Drying
If a drying programme is not provided by the washer-disinfector, all parts must be dried in a drying cabinet
at 60°C.
Inspection, maintenance and assembly
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Perform a visual inspection to check for damage, corrosion and wear and tear.
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Check cutting edge for damage and rotary components for bending.
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Check that rotary components move smoothly.
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Check seals and seal caps for elasticity, cracking, deformation and porosity.
Packaging
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Storage of single unit: Pack parts in individual packaging for sterile items. The bag must be large enough
to ensure that the seal is not subject to strain. When using sterilization container, observe the instruc-
tions of the manufacturer.
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Storage of set: Sort parts on trays intended for this purpose or place them on all-purpose sterilization
trays.
Risk of damage
The blade of the cutting tube may damage the sterile packaging.
Sterilization of handle, gripper, cutting tubes, protective tubes, Obturator, myoma drills, seal holder and
membrane screw
Autoclave in the vacuum autoclave (Class B or S as per EN 13060) at 135°C for at least 5 minutes*. When
sterilizing several instruments during one sterilization cycle, do not exceed the maximum sterilizer load. A
drying cycle must be added in the case of autoclaves without a post-vacuum function. Allow products to dry
in the bag for at least 1 hour at room temperature with the paper side on top.
* Temperature exposure times are based on country-specific guidelines and standards. Maximum exposure time: 25 minutes.
The instructions throughout chapter 7 have been validated as being suitable for preparing a medical device to be reused. The preparer is responsible for ensuring that
the actually performed preparation involving the equipment, materials and personnel used in the preparation facility achieves the desired results. This normally
requires validation and routine monitoring of the procedure. Likewise, each deviation from the provided instructions should be carefully analyzed for its effect and
potential detrimental consequences.
Preparation of gripper
The gripper shown in the picture is not a component of the TCM 3000 BL – Morcellator set, but can be
ordered as an optional extra. The instructions for preparation are included with the user manual supplied
with the gripper.
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Instrucions for use for TCM 3000 BL - Morcellator, Ref. 31946, V26/16
TCM 3000 BL - Morcellator