ConMed Linvatec Hall PowerPro Series, Instruction Manual

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3.1.3

Sterilization Information

team sterilization is safe and effective and 
has no contraindications for its use in ster-
ilizing attachments.

3.1.3.1

Sterilization Warnings, 
Precautions and Notes

WARNING: The use of disinfecting solu-
tions for an exterior instrument wipe will not 
sterilize equipment and is not recommended.

1.

Do not sterilize attachments with Ethylene 
Oxide (EtO).

2.

Never sterilize in a washer/sanitizer, 
STERIS System, STERRAD System, 
Abtox Plazlyte™ or comparable steriliza-
tion methods.

3.

Do not sterilize attachments in cold ster-
ilants like CIDEX.

4.

Do Not “Peel Pack” attachments for steril-
ization. Sterilization in a sealed pouch traps 
moisture which can cause damage.

5.

Attachments with collet mechanisms must 
be sterilized with the collet 

fully open

.

6.

Do not use attachments while warm. Allow 
adequate time for cooling prior to surgery. 
Do not immerse in liquid or cover with a 
damp cloth to cool. Cool by exposure to 
room temperature.

NOTES:

1.

The following guidelines do not 
guarantee that the device is sterile after 
the procedure. Your institution is still 
responsible for the normal sterility 
assurance validation.

2.

Additional drying time may be required 
for complete heat and moisture dissipa-
tion. Operation of attachments that are 
not completely cool or dry may decrease 
performance and/or reliability.

3.

Sterilization validation is based on AAMI 
guidelines (Association for the Advance-
ment of Medical Instrumentation).

All attachments may be processed in a pre-vac-
uum steam sterilizer (Steam Pre-vacuum) or in a 
gravity (downward) displacement sterilizer 
(Steam Gravity). Place attachments in an appro-
priate instrument tray or a fully perforated, 
wrapped container, when applicable.

PowerPro

 sterilization cases are sold separately. 

Consult the sterilization guidelines on the fol-
lowing page or the information insert supplied 
with that particular tray.

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