General Information; Preparations At The Place Of Use; Preparing The Device; Preparation Before Cleaning - B. Braun Aesculap Endoscopic Technology Instructions For Use/Technical Description

Aesculap
Full HD 3CCD Camera system PV460/PV462/PV463
Note
Successful processing of this medical device can only be ensured if the pro-
cessing method is first validated. The operator/sterile processing techni-
cian is responsible for this.
The recommended chemistry was used for validation.
Note
If there is no final sterilization, then a virucidal disinfectant must be used.
Note
For the latest information on reprocessing and material compatibility see
also the Aesculap extranet at www.extranet.bbraun.com
The validated steam sterilization procedure was carried out in the Aesculap
sterile container system.
6.2

General information

Dried or affixed surgical residues can make cleaning more difficult or inef-
fective and lead to corrosion. Therefore the time interval between appli-
cation and processing should not exceed 6 h; also, neither fixating pre-
cleaning temperatures >45 °C nor fixating disinfecting agents (active
ingredient: aldehydes/alcohols) should be used.
Excessive measures of neutralizing agents or basic cleaners may result in
a chemical attack and/or to fading and the laser marking becoming
unreadable visually or by machine for stainless steel.
Residues containing chlorine or chlorides e.g. in surgical residues, medi-
cines, saline solutions and in the service water used for cleaning, disinfec-
tion and sterilization will cause corrosion damage (pitting, stress corro-
sion) and result in the destruction of stainless steel products. These must
be removed by rinsing thoroughly with demineralized water and then dry-
ing.
Additional drying, if necessary.
Only process chemicals that have been tested and approved (e.g. VAH or
FDA approval or CE mark) and which are compatible with the product's
materials according to the chemical manufacturers' recommendations
may be used for processing the product. All the chemical manufacturer's
application specifications must be strictly observed. Failure to do so can
result in the following problems:
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Optical changes of materials, e.g. fading or discoloration of titanium or
aluminum. For aluminum, the application/process solution only needs
to be of pH >8 to cause visible surface changes.
■
Material damage such as corrosion, cracks, fracturing, premature aging
or swelling.
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Do not use metal cleaning brushes or other abrasives that would dam-
age the product surfaces and could cause corrosion.
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Further detailed advice on hygienically safe and material-/value-pre-
serving reprocessing can be found at www.a-k-i.org, link to Publica-
tions, Red Brochure – Proper maintenance of instruments.
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6.3

Preparations at the place of use

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Remove any visible surgical residues to the extent possible with a
damp, lint-free cloth.
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Transport the dry product in a sealed waste container for cleaning and
disinfection within 6 hours.
6.4

Preparing the device

Camera head
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Reprocess the product immediately after use.
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Use suitable cleaning/disinfecting agents if the product is put away in
wet condition.
6.5

Preparation before cleaning

Damage to the product due to incorrect handling
during processing!
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CAUTION Prior to processing, separate the camera head
from the camera control unit.
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Separately process the camera head and the
camera control unit.
6.6

Cleaning/disinfection

Product-specific safety instructions for the reprocessing procedure
Risk of electric shock and fire hazard!
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Prior to cleaning, unplug the power plug.
DANGER
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Do not use flammable or explosive cleaning or
disinfecting solutions.
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Make certain that no fluids will penetrate the
product.
Damage to, or destruction of the product caused by
mechanical cleaning/disinfecting!
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Only clean and disinfect the product manually.
CAUTION
Damage to the product due to inappropriate clean-
ing/disinfecting agents!
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Only use a cleaning/disinfecting agents
CAUTION
approved for surface cleaning. Follow the man-
ufacturer's instructions for the respective
cleaning/disinfecting agent.