Axial handle

Risk of injury when using the product beyond the field of view! ► Apply the product only under visual control.

Aesculap® Axial handle

WARNING

Closing the jaw piece

Legend

► Slightly compress the axial handle 1.

1 Axial handle 2 Control piece 3 Lubrication points 4 Slide button (spring-loaded) 5 Shaft adapter 6 Return spring 7 HF adapter 8 Jaw insert 9 Inner tube 10 Outer tube 11 Nibs 12 Leaf springs

The lock on axial handle 1 is not yet engaging.

Engaging the lock ► To lock the axial handle 1 to the jaw piece: Compress axial handle 1 until the lock engages automatically with

an audible “click”. Axial handle 1 is locked now.

Releasing the lock ► Compress axial handle 1 until the lock unlocks automatically with an audible “click”. ► Open the axial handle 1.

Disassembling Symbols on product and packages Caution, general warning symbol Caution, see documentation supplied with the product

Note The illustrations for this chapter, “Disassembling”, can be found on the fold-out page, see Fig. A. ► Release the lock, see Releasing the lock. ► Pull back slide button 4 to the positive stop. ► To separate the sheath from axial handle 1: Hold the slide button 4 on the positive stop, hold the jaw insert 8

at the tip and pull from the axial handle 1 together with the inner tube 9 and outer tube 10. ► Disassemble the shaft: Remove outer tube 10 and inner tube 9 from jaw insert 8. ► To demount axial handle 1:

Applicable to ► For item-specific instructions for use and information on material compatibility, see also the Aesculap Extranet

at www.extranet.bbraun.com

– Unscrew sheath adapter 5. – Unscrew HF adapter 7. – Pull down the attached return spring 6.

Intended use

Assembling

The axial handle is used for the following endoscopic procedures: ■ Cutting, grasping and dissecting of tissue ■ Biopsies ■ Suturing

Note The illustrations for this chapter, “Assembling”, can be found on the fold-out page, see Fig. B.

Safe handling and preparation CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on order of a physician! ► Ensure that the product and its accessories are operated and used only by persons with the requisite training, knowledge, or experience. ► Read, follow, and keep the instructions for use. ► Use the product only in accordance with its intended use, see Intended use. ► Remove the transport packaging and clean the new product, either manually or mechanically, prior to its initial sterilization. ► Store any new or unused products in a dry, clean, and safe place. ► Prior to each use, inspect the product for loose, bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured components. ► Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective. Set aside the product if it is damaged. ► Replace any damaged components immediately with original spare parts. ► To avoid damage to the working end: Carefully insert the product through the working channel (e.g. trocar). Risk of injury from ignition or explosion of flammable gases! Sparks may occur when using the HF device as directed. ► Observe the safety guidelines in the instructions for use of the HF device. WARNING

WARNING

Thermal injuries to patients/users due to insufficient insulation of leads in active accessories! ► Adjust the HF device to an appropriate setting to ensure that the peak output voltage does match or not exceed the accessory voltage rating specified for the product.

The manufacturer has tested the product and verified that its insulation can withstand 20 reprocessing cycles. In clinical practice, the service life will depend on the individual intraoperative usage and the hospital's specific reprocessing conditions. ► Prior to each use, inspect the products for: damage or surface changes to the insulation. ► Immediately sort out damaged or inoperative products and have them sent to Aesculap Technical Service, see Technical Service. ► Adjust the HF power output (and argon flow rate) to the intervention to be carried out. Take into account clinical experience or reference values. ► Select the lowest possible HF power output. ► Keep the product’s contact surfaces clean during surgery. Remove encrusted tissue residues or body fluids with a moistened swab. The plug end of the product is fitted with the following connector: pin, 4 mm, sprung. Refer to our brochures to find a compatible cable. The accessory voltage rating of the product is 4 kVp. The accessory voltage rating must exceed or match the peak output voltage with which the product is operated in combination with a suitable HF device at an appropriate operating mode/setting (see IEC/DIN EN 60601-2-2). To avoid HF burns: ► Always keep the working end of the product in the user’s field of vision whenever the HF power is activated. ► Prior to activating the HF device, check that the working end of the product is not touching any electrically conductive accessories. ► Never place the product on or next to the patient. ► When using accessories for endoscopy or laparoscopy, deactivate the automatic switch-on mode of the HF device. ► Follow the instructions for use of the HF device.

Safe operation Risk of injury and/or malfunction! ► Always carry out a function check prior to using the product. WARNING

► Assemble the shaft:

– Slide inner tube 9 with its four leaf springs 12 onto jaw insert 8 as far as it will go towards the working tip, making certain that the two nibs 11 are guided into leaf springs 12. – Slide outer tube 10 over inner tube 9 onto jaw insert 8 down to the positive stop. ► To mount axial handle 1: – Slide return spring 6 onto HF adapter 7. – Screw on HF adapter 7. – Screw on sheath adapter 5. ► Release the lock, see Releasing the lock. ► Hold the assembled shaft at jaw insert 8 with one hand. ► With the other hand, pull back slide button 4 to the positive stop and hold it there. ► Slide the sheath, slightly turning it, into axial handle 1 and release slide button 4. ► Open and close the jaws to check the device for proper functioning.

Validated reprocessing procedure General safety instructions Note Adhere to national statutory regulations, national and international standards and directives, and local, clinical hygiene instructions for sterile processing. Note For patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), suspected CJD or possible variants of CJD, observe the relevant national regulations concerning the reprocessing of products. Note Mechanical reprocessing should be favored over manual cleaning as it gives better and more reliable results. Note Successful processing of this medical device can only be ensured if the processing method is first validated. The operator/sterile processing technician is responsible for this. The recommended chemistry was used for validation. Note If there is no final sterilization, then a virucidal disinfectant must be used. Note For the latest information on reprocessing and material compatibility see also the Aesculap extranet at www.extranet.bbraun.com The validated steam sterilization procedure was carried out in the Aesculap sterile container system.

General information Dried or affixed surgical residues can make cleaning more difficult or ineffective and lead to corrosion. Therefore the time interval between application and processing should not exceed 6 h; also, neither fixating pre-cleaning temperatures >45 °C nor fixating disinfecting agents (active ingredient: aldehydes/alcohols) should be used. Excessive measures of neutralizing agents or basic cleaners may result in a chemical attack and/or to fading and the laser marking becoming unreadable visually or by machine for stainless steel. Residues containing chlorine or chlorides e.g. in surgical residues, medicines, saline solutions and in the service water used for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization will cause corrosion damage (pitting, stress corrosion) and result in the destruction of stainless steel products. These must be removed by rinsing thoroughly with demineralized water and then drying. Additional drying, if necessary. Only process chemicals that have been tested and approved (e.g. VAH or FDA approval or CE mark) and which are compatible with the product’s materials according to the chemical manufacturers’ recommendations may be used for processing the product. All the chemical manufacturer's application specifications must be strictly observed. Failure to do so can result in the following problems: ■ Optical changes of materials, e.g. fading or discoloration of titanium or aluminum. For aluminum, the application/process solution only needs to be of pH >8 to cause visible surface changes. ■ Material damage such as corrosion, cracks, fracturing, premature aging or swelling. ► Do not use metal cleaning brushes or other abrasives that would damage the product surfaces and could cause corrosion. ► Further detailed advice on hygienically safe and material-/value-preserving reprocessing can be found at www.ak-i.org, link to Publications, Red Brochure – Proper maintenance of instruments.

Disassembling the product before carrying out the reprocessing procedure ► Disassemble the product immediately after use, as described in the respective instructions for use. ► Open up instruments with hinges.

Preparations at the place of use ► If applicable, rinse non-visible surfaces preferably with deionized water, with a disposable syringe for example. ► Remove any visible surgical residues to the extent possible with a damp, lint-free cloth. ► Transport the dry product in a sealed waste container for cleaning and disinfection within 6 hours.

Cleaning/disinfection

Phase IV ► Rinse/flush the product thoroughly (all accessible surfaces). ► Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during final rinse. ► Rinse lumens with an appropriate disposable syringe at least five times. ► Drain any remaining water fully. Phase V ► Dry the product in the drying phase with suitable equipment (e.g. cloth, compressed air), see Validated cleaning and disinfection procedure.

Product-specific safety notes on the reprocessing procedure

CAUTION

Phase III ► Fully immerse the product in the disinfectant solution. ► Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during rinsing. ► Rinse lumens at least 5 times at the beginning of the exposure time using an appropriate disposable syringe. Ensure that all accessible surfaces are moistened.

Damage to the product due to inappropriate cleaning/disinfecting agents and/or excessive temperatures! ► Use cleaning and disinfecting agents according to the manufacturer’s instructions which – are approved for use e.g. on aluminum, plastic materials and stainless steel, – do not attack softeners (e.g. in silicone). ► Observe specifications regarding concentration, temperature and exposure time. ► Do not exceed the maximum permitted cleaning temperature of 55 °C.

Mechanical cleaning/disinfection with manual pre-cleaning Note The cleaning and disinfection device must be of tested and approved effectiveness (e.g. FDA approval or CE mark according to DIN EN ISO 15883). Note The cleaning and disinfection device used for processing must be serviced and checked at regular intervals.

Manual pre-cleaning with a brush Immersion treatment in a 3 % H2O2 solution for approx. 5 minutes is a particularly effective and gentle method to dissolve encrustations from HF instruments. Subsequently, the debris can be removed by hand, with a medium-hard brush and or in an ultrasonic bath. This is followed by the conventional reprocessing steps. ► Clean and disinfect microsurgical products mechanically if they can be placed securely in the machine or on the positioning aids.

Phase

Step

T [°C/°F]

t [min]

Conc. [%]

Water quality

Chemical

I

Disinfectant cleaning

RT (cold)

>15

2

D–W

Aldehyde-free, phenol-free, and QUAT-free concentrate, pH ~ 9*

II

Rinsing

RT (cold)

1

-

D–W

-

Validated cleaning and disinfection procedure Validated procedure

Specific requirements

Reference

Manual cleaning with immersion disinfection

■ 20 ml disposable syringe ■ When cleaning instruments with movable

Chapter Manual cleaning/disinfection and subchapter:

hinges, ensure that these are in an open position and, if applicable, move the hinge while cleaning.

■ Chapter Manual cleaning with immersion disinfection

D–W: Drinking water RT: Room temperature *Recommended: BBraun Stabimed ► Note the information on appropriate cleaning brushes and disposable syringes, see Validated cleaning and dis-

infection procedure.

■ Drying phase: Use lint-free cloth or medical compressed air Manual pre-cleaning with brush and subsequent mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection

■ 20 ml disposable syringe ■ Connect components with lumens and channels directly to the rinsing port of the injector carriage.

■ Place the instrument in a tray that is suitable for cleaning (avoiding rinsing blind spots).

Chapter Mechanical cleaning/ disinfection with manual precleaning and sub-chapter:

■ Chapter Manual pre-cleaning with a brush

■ Chapter Mechanical alka-

■ Place instruments in the tray with their hinges open.

line cleaning and thermal disinfecting

Manual cleaning/disinfection

Phase I ► Fully immerse the product in the cleaning/disinfectant for at least 15 min. Ensure that all accessible surfaces are moistened. ► Clean the product with a suitable cleaning brush in the solution until all discernible residues have been removed from the surface. ► If applicable, brush through non-visible surfaces with an appropriate cleaning brush for at least 1 min. ► Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, links, etc. during cleaning. ► Thoroughly rinse through these components with the cleaning disinfectant solution (at least five times), using a disposable syringe. Phase II ► Rinse/flush the product thoroughly (all accessible surfaces) under running water. ► Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during rinsing.

► Prior to manual disinfecting, allow water to drip off for a sufficient length of time to prevent dilution of the dis-

Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfecting

infecting solution. ► After manual cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces visually for residues. ► Repeat the cleaning/disinfection process if necessary.

Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound

Manual cleaning with immersion disinfection Phase

Step

T [°C/°F]

t [min]

Conc. [%]

Water quality

Chemical

I

Disinfecting cleaning

RT (cold)

>15

2

D–W

Aldehyde-free, phenol-free, and QUAT-free concentrate, pH ~ 9*

II

Intermediate rinse

RT (cold)

1

-

D–W

-

III

Disinfection

RT (cold)

15

2

D–W

IV

Final rinse

RT (cold)

1

-

V

Drying

RT

-

-

Phase

Step

T [°C/°F]

t [min]

Water quality

Chemical

I

Prerinse

<25/77

3

D–W

-

II

Cleaning

55/131

10

FD-W

■ Concentrate, alkaline: – pH = 13 – <5 % anionic surfactant

■ 0.5 % working solution – pH = 11* III

Intermediate rinse

>10/50

1

FD-W

-

Aldehyde-free, phenol-free, and QUAT-free concentrate, pH ~ 9*

IV

Thermal disinfecting

90/194

5

FD-W

-

FD-W

-

V

Drying

-

-

-

According to the program for cleaning and disinfection device

-

-

D–W: FD–W:

Drinking water Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least) RT: Room temperature *Recommended: BBraun Stabimed ► Note the information on appropriate cleaning brushes and disposable syringes, see Validated cleaning and dis-

infection procedure. Phase I ► Fully immerse the product in the cleaning/disinfectant for at least 15 min. Ensure that all accessible surfaces are moistened. ► Clean the product with a suitable cleaning brush in the solution until all discernible residues have been removed from the surface. ► If applicable, brush through non-visible surfaces with an appropriate cleaning brush for at least 1 min. ► Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, links, etc. during cleaning. ► Thoroughly rinse through these components with the cleaning disinfectant solution (at least five times), using a disposable syringe. Phase II ► Rinse/flush the product thoroughly (all accessible surfaces) under running water. ► Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during rinsing. ► Drain any remaining water fully.

D–W: FD–W:

Drinking water Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least) *Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline ► Check visible surfaces for residues after mechanical cleaning/disinfecting.

Inspection, maintenance and checks

CAUTION

Damage (metal seizure/friction corrosion) to the product caused by insufficient lubrication! ► Prior to function checks, lubricate moving parts (e.g. joints, pusher components and threaded rods) at the marked lubrication points, using maintenance oil suitable for the respective sterilization process (e.g. for steam sterilization: Aesculap STERILIT® I oil spray JG600 or STERILIT® I drip lubricator JG598).

► Allow the product to cool down to room temperature. ► After each complete cleaning, disinfecting and drying cycle, check that the instrument is dry, clean, operational,

and free of damage (e.g. broken insulation or corroded, loose, bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured components). ► Dry the product if it is wet or damp. ► Repeat cleaning and disinfection of products that still show impurities or contamination. ► Check that the product functions correctly. ► Immediately put aside damaged or inoperative products and send them to Aesculap Technical Service, see Technical Service. ► Assemble dismountable products, see Assembling. ► Check for compatibility with associated products.

Packaging ► Store products with ratchet locks fully opened or locked no further than in the first notch. ► Place the product in its holder or on a suitable tray. Ensure that all cutting edges are protected. ► Pack trays appropriately for the intended sterilization process (e.g. in sterile Aesculap containers). ► Ensure that the packaging provides sufficient protection against recontamination of the product during storage.

Steam sterilization Note To avoid breakage due to stress crack corrosion, sterilize the instruments with the lock fully open or locked no further than on the first ratchet tooth. ► Check to ensure that the sterilizing agent will come into contact with all external and internal surfaces (e.g. by

opening any valves and faucets). ► Validated sterilization process

– Disassemble the instrument – Steam sterilization through fractionated vacuum process – Steam sterilizer according to DIN EN 285 and validated according to DIN EN ISO 17665 – Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C/holding time 5 min ► When sterilizing several instruments at the same time in a steam sterilizer, ensure that the maximum load capacity of the steam sterilizer specified by the manufacturer is not exceeded.

Sterilization for the US market ■ Aesculap advises against sterilizing the device by flash sterilization or chemical sterilization. ■ Sterilization may be accomplished by a standard prevacuum cycle in a steam autoclave. To achieve a sterility assurance level of 10-6, Aesculap recommends the following parameters: Aesculap Orga Tray/Sterile container (perforated bottom) Minimum cycle parameters* Sterilization method

Temp.

Time

Minimum drying time

Prevacuum

270 °F/275 °F

4 min

20 min

*Aesculap has validated the above sterilization cycle and has the data on file. The validation was accomplished in an Aesculap sterile container cleared by FDA for the sterilization and storage of these products. Other sterilization cycles may also be suitable, however individuals or hospitals not using the recommended method are advised to validate any alternative method using appropriate laboratory techniques. Use an FDA cleared accessory to maintain sterility after processing, such as a wrap, pouch, etc.

Storage ► Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.

Technical Service Risk of injury and/or malfunction! ► Do not modify the product. WARNING ► For service and repairs, please contact your national B. Braun/Aesculap agency.

Modifications carried out on medical technical equipment may result in loss of guarantee/warranty rights and forfeiture of applicable licenses. Service addresses Aesculap Technischer Service Am Aesculap-Platz 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany Phone: +49 (7461) 95-1602 Fax: +49 (7461) 16-5621 E-Mail: [email protected] Or in the US: Aesculap Inc. Attn. Aesculap Technical Services 615 Lambert Pointe Drive Hazelwood MO, 63042 Aesculap Repair Hotline Phone: +1 (800) 214-3392 Fax: +1 (314) 895-4420 Other service addresses can be obtained from the address indicated above.

Accessories/Spare parts For accessories and spare parts, see brochure C766 or visit http://www.endoscopy-catalog.com

Disposal ► Adhere to national regulations when disposing of or recycling the product, its components and its packaging!

Distributor in the US/Contact in Canada for product information and complaints Aesculap Inc. 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, PA, 18034, USA TA-Nr. 008997

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