Reusable suction irrigation tube

Aesculap® Reusable suction/irrigation tube Legend 1 Suction/irrigation tube 2 Stopcock 3 Spring cap

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

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 all valves/faucets.

Date of manufacture

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.

Intended use

Preparation before cleaning

Reusable suction/irrigation tubes are used in laparoscopic surgery for the aspiration/irrigation of fluids from/into the abdomen.

► Dismantle the product prior to cleaning, see Disassembling.

Cleaning/disinfection

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.

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

Product-specific safety notes on the reprocessing procedure

CAUTION

Damage to the product due to inappropriate cleaning/disinfecting agents and/or excessive temperatures! ► Use cleaning and disinfectant agents in line with the manufacturer's instructions that are approved for stainless steel. ► Observe specifications regarding concentration, temperature and exposure time. ► Do not exceed the maximum permitted cleaning temperature of 80 °C.

Immersion treatment in a 3 % H2O2 solution for approx. 5 minutes is a particularly effective and gentle method for dissolving encrustations. 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. ► Use suitable cleaning/disinfecting agents if the product is put away in a wet condition. To prevent foam formation and reduced effectiveness of the process chemicals: Prior to mechanical cleaning and disinfection, rinse the product thoroughly with running water.

Validated cleaning and disinfection procedure Validated procedure

Specific requirements

Reference

Manual cleaning with immersion disinfection

■ Cleaning brush: 50 mm/

Chapter Manual cleaning/disinfection and sub-chapter:

■ 20 ml disposable syringe ■ Drying phase: Use a lint-free

■ Chapter Manual cleaning with

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

∅: 3.7 mm, e.g., GK469200

Disassembling ► Unscrew spring cap 3. ► Remove stopcock 2.

Manual pre-cleaning with brush and subsequent mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection

■ Cleaning brush: 50 mm/

∅: 3.7 mm, e.g., GK469200

■ 20 ml disposable syringe ■ Place the product in a tray that is suitable for cleaning (avoiding rinsing blind spots).

Assembling

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.

■ Chapter Manual pre-cleaning with a brush

■ Chapter Mechanical alkaline

lumens and channels directly to the rinsing port of the injector carriage.

cleaning and thermal disinfecting

■ Keep working ends open for

Validated reprocessing procedure

Note Adhere to national statutory regulations, national and international standards and directives, and local, clinical hygiene instructions for sterile processing.

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

■ Connect components with

► Insert stopcock 2 in suction/irrigation tube 1. ► Screw on spring cap 3.

General safety instructions

immersion disinfection

cloth or medical compressed air

WARNING

cleaning.

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

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

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

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

IV

Final rinse

RT (cold)

1

-

FD-W

-

V

Drying

RT

-

-

-

-

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.

Inspection, maintenance and checks 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) with 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).

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.

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

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.

► 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 Tech-

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.

► Assemble dismountable products, see Assembling. ► Check for compatibility with associated products.

CAUTION

free of damage (e.g. broken insulation or corroded, loose, bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured components).

nical Service.

Packaging ► 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 Aesculap sterile containers). ► Ensure that the packaging provides sufficient protection against recontamination of the product during storage.

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.

Steam sterilization

Phase V ► Dry the product in the drying phase with suitable equipment (e.g. cloth, compressed air), see Validated cleaning and disinfection procedure.

Note The product can be sterilized either in disassembled or in assembled condition. ► 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

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 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

-

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. 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.

– Steam sterilization using 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 products 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.

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.

► For service and repairs, please contact your national B. Braun/Aesculap agency.

Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfecting

Modifications carried out on medical technical equipment may result in loss of guarantee/warranty rights and forfeiture of applicable licenses.

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

-

IV

Thermal disinfecting

90/194

5

FD-W

-

V

Drying

-

-

-

According to the program for cleaning and disinfection device

D–W: FD–W:

WARNING

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

Drinking water Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least) *Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline

Note For accessories and spare parts, see http://www.endoscopy-catalog.com or see Brochure C280__ and C366.

► Check visible surfaces for residues after mechanical cleaning/disinfecting.

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

Disposal

Distributor in the US/Contact in Canada for product information and complaints Aesculap Inc. 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, PA, 18034, USA TA-Nr. 013347

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