General Instructions; Cleaning; Disinfection And Sterilisation - Siare Morpheus ND User Manual

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General instructions

7.2.1 Cleaning

Use a disposable cloth moistened with neutral detergent, a chemical substance or the equivalent;
use water to remove any traces of chemical.
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Do not clean or re-use disposable products.
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Do not use hard brushes to clean the components, or other instruments that could damage their
surface.
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Wash the components with hot water and a neutral detergent solution.
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Rinse the parts well with clean hot water (tap water can be used) and leave to dry.
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Siare recommends that the components should be checked every time they are cleaned and any
damaged parts should be replaced.
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Whenever a part or component is changed, check the functioning of the equipment.

7.2.2 Disinfection and sterilisation

To disinfect the components, dismantle them and place them in a steam disinfection chamber at
93°C for 10 minutes.
After this first operation and before placing the components in an autoclave, wrap them in muslin or
in a similar material.
Effective sterilization is achieved in an autoclave at 121°C for approx. 15 minutes.
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the detergent substances used: the use
of detergents that are too strong could compromise the working life of the
components.
Deposits of detergent substances can cause damage or micro cracks, especially
on parts exposed to high temperatures during sterilisation.
WARNING !!
Risk of injury for the patient
Always refer to the instructions provided by the autoclave manufacturer regarding
temperature and time.
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