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6. REPROCESSING OF STERILE ACCESSORIES
The cleaning and disinfection procedures described here have been developed and validated
in accordance with the recommendations of the medical societies and the associated standards.
In addition to the procedures mentioned here, please also observe your facility's internal
hygiene regulations for cleaning, disinfec-tion and sterilization of medical devices.
6.1 STERILIZABLE HANDLE
The MIMLED lights are equipped with a blue sterilizable handle (sterile handle) as standard. The
removable handle is steam sterilizable up to 134 °C.
The blue sterilizable handle must be sterilized before initial use and before any further
use in a sterile environment. Otherwise there is a risk of cross-contamination!
Figure. Sterilizable handle
6.2 DISINFECTION
The sterile handle must be cleaned and disinfected after use. A mechanical process (disinfector)
should be used for cleaning/disinfection.
The following mechanical procedure was validated for effective cleaning/disinfection of the
sterile handle using the WD 290 washer-disinfector from Belimed, program 1 (instruments
alkaline):
Pre-cleaning
Cleaning
Disinfection
Drying
Cleaner
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The handle must be removed for sterilization:
To remove, press the two release buttons on the side and
pull the sterilizable handle downward.
To attach, slide the handle on until the latch on the side
release buttons audibly engages.
Side release button.
3 min. pre-rinse
5 min at 48 °C, followed by 2 min cold rinse and rinse with deionized
water
5 min. at 93 °C
15 min. at 95 °C
Mediclean forte, Dr. Weigert company
During surgery, the hand grips often become
unsterile; keep additional hand grips on hand
for replacement (consists of Art. No. ML4500.04-
020). Only use handles from MIMLED. Handles
from other manufacturers are not authorized!.
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