Wd Family - Intended Use - Smeg WD2145 User Manual

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WD FAMILY - INTENDED USE

DESCRIPTION: Washer-disinfectors for washing and disinfecting reusable medical devices and other articles used in
medical, dental, pharmaceutical and veterinary practice.
INTENDED USE: processing of instruments within hospitals and dental facilities, using thermal disinfection cycles to
prevent the spread of infectious agents which are a threat to both dental care staff and the final patient.
The appliance is built to provide the following function:
 Washing with Thermal Disinfection
The appliance cannot be used to sterilize instruments or any other device.
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The type of instrument which can be processed in a cycle depends on the washing trolley used. (The
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device is supplied as standard without washing trolleys; contact your local dealer for advice about the trolleys
best suited to your needs.
Any use other than that described in this manual constitutes misuse.
The manufacturer declines all liability for uses other than those stated above.
The manufacturer declines all liability for any damage caused by the use of the appliance to wash
glassware or instruments not approved by their manufacturers for automatic decontamination by
means of thermal disinfection.
The appliance may only be used by specifically trained staff.
INTENDED USER PROFILE, specifies the characteristics of the "TYPICAL USER":
- staff specifically trained in the use of the device.
- staff trained in the thermal disinfection process and the medical device treatment cycle.
The staff concerned are employed in hospitals or dental facilities and are generally paramedics or
nursing staff.
The installation engineer will train the staff assigned to use the appliance at the time of
installation.
The manufacturer declines all liability in the event of malfunctions or accidents caused by use of
the appliance by untrained staff.
The training of the staff responsible includes specific information on the possible risks involved in
the use of the appliance, and training in the safest possible way of carrying out the operating
procedures.
The installation engineer is also responsible for notifying the responsible authority of the USER and
SUPERUSER passwords for access to the setup parameters. The responsible authority must keep
these passwords in a safe place.
It is the duty of the appliance's RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY to ensure that those using the
equipment have been suitably trained in its operation, its safe use and routine checks, and that
this training is suitably maintained.
Staff training should be checked regularly.
The installation engineer is responsible for ensuring that it operates correctly after commissioning.
Safety information supplied in compliance with 5.4.101.1 IEC61010-2-040:2005
Instrument manufacturers' instructions should always be followed when choosing the most
appropriate disinfection treatment.
In particular, it is important to check the compatibility of the load for treatment with the specific
washing cycle chosen, in terms of the maximum temperatures reached and the chemicals used.
Information supplied in compliance with point 5.4.4.r IEC61010-2-040:2005.
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Treatment in an Instrument Washer is no substitute for sterilisation. Disinfection in an instrument washer is intended to reduce the risks for the
staff who handle laboratory instruments to prepare them for subsequent use.
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of surgical or dental instruments;
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