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STERILIZATION PROCEDURES:
WARNING
- Sterilize the motor between each
patient use.
WARNING
- Use of a sterilization method or
temperatures other than what are prescribed
may damage the motor or present a risk of
cross-contamination between patients.
CAUTION
- Do not soak or submerge the motor
in any liquid.
STERILIZATION:
Pre-clean
1)
Brush off any visible signs of debris from the
motor and cord.
2)
Thoroughly clean the device with a moist cloth or
towel to remove any remaining signs of debris.
Sterilize
3)
Select one of the three following sterilization
methods (A. B. or C.):
Wrapped Sterilization
– Place in an appropriately
sized sterilization pouch and seal it.
A. Standard autoclaving (Gravity displacement
method)
Time:
15 min
Temperature:
132° C (270° F)
Dry time:
30 minutes
B. Pre-vacuum (dynamic-air-removal)
Time:
4 minutes
Temperature:
132° C (270° F)
Dry time:
40 minutes
Flash Sterilization
– For immediate use only.
C
.
Unwrapped standard autoclaving (Gravity
displacement method)
Time:
10 minutes
Temperature:
132° C (270° F)
No dry time is required for flash sterilization.
Motor & Cord Assembly:
The entire motor and cord assembly is fully
autoclavable. Loosely coil the motor cord when
autoclaving. Avoid sharply bending the cord when
autoclaving.
NOTE:
Call Aseptico Inc. at 1-800-426-5913 for any
questions or clarifications on this sterilization
procedure.
The entire motor &
cord assembly is
autoclavable.
MOTOR & CORD STERILIZATION
Fig.39