Eighteeth E-FLOW User Manual page 31

Cleaning Submerge the components in a cleaning solution and flush the lumens
: with a water jet pistol with cold tap water for at least 10 seconds. Clean
the surfaces with a soft bristol brush.
Regarding cleaning/disinfection, rinsing and drying, it is to distinguish
between manual and automated reprocessing methods. Preference is
to be given to automated reprocessing methods, especially due to the
better standardizing potential and industrial safety.
Automated Cleaning:
Carefully put the components into the washer-disinfector on a tray and
set the parameters as follows, then start the program:
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The automated cleaning processes have been validated by using 0.5%
neodisher MediClean forte (Dr. Weigert).
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Disinfect Automated
ion: consideration of national requirements in regards to A0 value (see EN
ISO 15883).
A disinfection cycle of 5 min disinfection at 93° C has been validated for
the device to achieve an A0 value of 3000.
After automated cleaning, the components should be automatedly
disinfected immediately. A manual disinfection is not recommended.
4 min pre-washing with cold water (<40° C);
Emptying;
5 min washing with a mild alkaline cleaner at 55° C;
Emptying;
3 min neutralising with warm water (>40° C);
Emptying;
5 min intermediate rinsing with warm water (>40° C);
Emptying;
Use only approved washer-disinfectors according to EN ISO
15883, maintain and calibrate it regularly.
Follow instructions and observe concentrations given by the
manufacturer (see general recommendations).
Thermal Disinfection in
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