Safety; Serious Incidents; Unsterile Product; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - Storz CLICKLINE Instruments 10 mm Instructions For Use Manual

3 Safety

3.1 Serious incidents

A 'serious incident' includes incidents which, directly or indirectly, had, could have had or
could have any of the following consequences:
– Death of a patient, user, or another person
– Temporary or permanent serious deterioration in the medical condition of a patient, user,
or another person
– A serious threat to public health
The manufacturer and appropriate authority must be notified of all serious incidents.

3.2 Unsterile product

The product is not sterile when delivered. The use of non-sterile products poses a risk of
infection for patients, users, and third parties.
Reprocess the product in line with the reprocessing instructions before initial use and
every subsequent use.

3.3 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Products that come into contact with the central nervous system can become contaminated by
organic residue containing prions. Prions lead to infection with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
If Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease has been diagnosed or is suspected:
Do not continue to use the product.
Dispose of the product properly.

3.4 Correct handling and product testing

If the product is not handled correctly, patients, users, and third parties may be injured.
Only persons with the necessary medical qualification and who are acquainted with the
application of the product may work with it.
Check that the product is suitable for the procedure prior to use.
Check the product for the following properties, for example, before and after every use:
– Functionality
– Damage
– Changes to the surface
– In the case of several components: completeness and correct assembly
Do not continue to use damaged products.
Dispose of the product properly.
Do not leave broken-off components inside the patient.
Do not overload the product with mechanical stress.
Do not bend bent products back to their original position.

3.5 Working in the field of vision

Using the product outside the field of vision can cause injury to tissue or can damage the
product.
Only use the product in the field of vision.
Instructions for use • CLICKLINE Instruments 10 mm • TBF107_EN_V1.0_10-2021_IFU_CE-MDR
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