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6. Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization
6.1 Foreword
For hygiene and sanitary safety purposes, the outer sheath must be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized
before each use to prevent any contamination. This concerns the first use, as well as all subsequent uses.
6.2 General recommendations
6.2.1 Only use a disinfecting solution which is approved for its efficacy (VAH/DGHM-listing, CE marking,
FDA and Health Canada approval) and in accordance with the DFU of the disinfecting solution
manufacturer.
6.2.2 Do not place the outer sheath in a disinfectant solution or in an ultrasonic bath. Do not use chloride
detergent materials.
6.2.3 Do not use bleach or chloride
based
disinfectant materials.
6.2.4 For your own safety, please wear personal protective equipment (gloves, glasses, mask).
6.2.6 The user is responsible for the sterility of the product for the first cycle and each subsequent use as
well as for the usage of damaged or dirty instruments where applicable after sterility.
6.2.7 The water quality must
meet
local regulations, especially for the last rinsing step or with a washer-
disinfectant.
6.3 Cleaning and disinfection steps for the motor component power adapter and
charging base
Before and after each use, all objects that were in contact with infectious agents should be cleaned using
towels impregnated with a disinfecting and detergent solution (a bactericidal, fungicidal and aldehyde
free solution) approved by VAH/DGHM-listing, CE marking, FDA and Health Canada.
