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Care and Maintenance
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7.2.3 Sterilizing the Reusable Tube Set
The maximum number of sterilization cycles for the tube set is determined by the
manufacturer (see tube packaging).
WARNING!
Never exceed the number of uses recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE!
The last (20th) use of the tube set is indicated by the flashing green tube status
LED after pressing the stop key. This tube set cannot be reused even if sterilized.
DANGER!
Always check the reusable tube set for signs of deterioration before use and after
sterilization. Never use a tube set which shows signs of deterioration, including
cracking, or perforation.
Autoclave sterilization Only clean, dry, and assembled tube sets should be sterilized in an autoclave.
Please follow the instruction manual of the autoclave you use.
The manufacturer has validated the following sterilization methods:
Saturated steam sterilization using a pre-vacuum cycle at 134°C/3 bar and an ex-
posure time of 5 minutes with a subsequent 20 minutes drying time.
Gas sterilization Sterilization with ethylene oxide (ETO) is possible but has not been approved by
the manufacturer. Only gas-sterilize a clean, dry, disinfected, and assembled
tube set. Please follow your gas sterilizer's instruction manual for proper use
when using gas sterilization.
7.3 Care and Maintenance of Reusable Tube Sets
The device can be used with a reusable vacuum tube set validated for this pur-
pose. Please comply with the following information when using a reusable vacu-
um tube set.
7.3.1 Cleaning Reusable Tube Sets
DANGER!
The reusable tube set is made of silicone and chromed brass. For cleaning and
disinfection, use only pH-neutral or slightly alkaline cleaners (e.g., neodic Medi-
Clean 2.0 %), disinfectants (e.g., Lysetol V 8%), drying, and clear rinsing sub-
stances approved for the utilized materials. If using unsuitable substances (e.g.,
the neodic clear rinsing agent MediKlar), the tube set may be damaged.
The reusable tube set should be reconditioned as soon as possible after use (rec-
ommended: max 30 minutes). In case of heavy contamination, it is recommend-
ed to remove these residues with a soft cloth while still at the site of the surgery.
This cloth may be moistened with a slightly alkaline cleaner. The tube set is then
transported, preferably in a dry basket, to the actual reconditioning location
where the complete process is carried out.
1. Preparing for cleaning at the reconditioning site: Disassemble the vacuum
tube set and discard the previously used hygiene filter.
2. Prepare for cleaning: Use a soft cloth to carefully wipe off each tube set com-
ponent. Remove any remaining residue. The cloth to be used may be moist-
ened with a slightly alkaline cleaner.