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After use
6 After use
This chapter describes all necessary steps to treat the product
after each use.
This section provides the following:
– Disassembly instructions
– The necessary steps to prepare the product for reprocessing
6.1 Disassembly
1. Switch off the electrosurgical generator.
2. Disconnect the HF cable.
6.2 Preparation for reprocessing at the point of use
This section describes all necessary steps to prepare the product
for reprocessing at the point of use. These steps need to be
performed immediately after use.
Preparation at the point of use
1. Remove patient debris from the product immediately after
2. Contain the product to avoid any environmental or personnel
Transport to the reprocessing area
● Transport the product directly to the reprocessing area.
The product can be transported to the reprocessing area in either
dry or wet condition. If the product is transported in wet condition,
make sure that the detergents or disinfectants do not cause
protein fixation.
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at the point of use
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect the plug. Always pull
on the plug to avoid arcing.
use by wiping with a single-use, lint-free cloth.
Make sure that patient debris does not dry on the product.
contamination.
Do not leave used products overnight before reprocessing.
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