Surgical Instruments - Miele G 7825 Operating Instructions Manual

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Surgical instruments

Surgical instruments should be stored for as short a time as possible
before machine reprocessing and for no longer than 2 hours.
It is best to reprocess surgical instruments using the DES-VAR-TD
program.
The OXIVARIO program should be used for surgical instruments
where there is a long delay between the time they are used and the
time they can be reprocessed. See "Special options".
Disinfection of surgical instruments and of those used for minimally
invasive surgery should take place thermally.
Demineralized water with a conductivity level of ~15μS/cm
(microsiemens per centimetre) should be used for the final rinse
whenever possible to ensure no marks are left on the load and to
avoid corrosion. If the water used contains more than 100 mg
chloride/litre there is a risk of corrosion.
Most rigid sterilization containers can be disinfected thermally with
the CONTAINERS program. If anodized aluminum containers are
being reprocessed, de-ionized water must be used for the wash
cycles and the final rinse. These containers must not be reprocessed
with an alkaline detergent.
For reprocessing rigid containers to an A
the CONTAINER-600 program must be programmed in retrospectively
by Miele.
The wash carts for surgical instruments and sterilization containers
come with their own operating instructions.
When reprocessing narrow lumen instruments, e.g. those used in
minimal invasive surgery an intensive internal cleaning result is
imperative. Only the programs DES-VAR-TD and OXIVARIO are
suitable for thorough cleaning. Always observe the specific loading
instructions, and all applicable procedures, including for the use of
appropriate detergents for these sensitive instruments.
For rinsing, use demineralized water with a conductivity of ~15 μS/cm
(microsiemens per centimeter).
Very narrow-lumen instruments must be pre-cleaned manually
where necessary. Follow the instrument manufacturer's
instructions!
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