Safety; Use Of The Ultrasound Bath; To Be Used In The Medical Sector - BANDELIN SONOREX SUPER RK 31 Operating Manual

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Safety

2 Safety
2.1

Use of the ultrasound bath

The following applications are possible with the ultrasound bath:
• Ultrasonic cleaning of objects of various shapes, types and sizes,
• Homogenising, emulsifying,
• Rapid degassing of liquids,
• Sonochemical applications, e.g. for radical production or
improved material transport,
• Sample preparation for analysis.
A solution of water and a special ultrasound preparation is used as
the sonication fluid. Information on the sonication fluid can be
found in chapter 5.2 Sonication fluid.
Objects to be treated may not be placed on the bottom of the oscil-
lating tank. They must be placed in the sonication fluid in an insert
basket or another suitable container. An overview of suitable
accessories can be found in chapter 10 Accessories.
In the case of stains, discolouration, rust, etc., a deep cleaning can
be performed using special detergents and indirect sonication.
Do not operate the ultrasound bath while unattended.
2.2

To be used in the medical sector

The medical purpose of the ultrasound bath is to clean instruments.
Ultrasonic cleaning takes place in the context of further steps
needed for the reprocessing of medical ultrasound baths. In doing
so, observe the hygiene requirements according to the applicable
regulations. The ultrasound bath is a Class I medical ultrasound
bath pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
EMDN nomenclature: V0799
Indications/areas of application
Medical instruments can be cleaned in the ultrasound bath as part
of manual processing, and before or after automated reprocessing.
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