KOHLER
Drying
Dry the outside of the instruments using the drying cycle of
the cleaning-disinfecting unit. The instruments can also be
dried manually using a lint-free cloth, if necessary. Dry hollow
spaces of instruments using sterile compressed air.
Function check and maintenance:
Allow instruments to cool to room temperature and check
visually for damage or wear and remove blunt or damaged
instruments. Assemble dismantled instruments to check the
function and lubricate hinges or other moveable parts using
medical white oil (suitable for steam sterilisation, e.g. Art. No.
9110, Page 399). Then test the function: hinged instruments
should move smoothly (without excessive free play).
Preparing for sterilisation / packaging:
Use standardised packaging for sterilisation.
The size of package should be selected, so that the instrument
has sufficient space and the packaging is not under pres-
sure. Do not overload the packaging (1 instrument per bag).
Pack instruments with locks, notches and hinges in the open
position.
Sterilise instruments sets in suitable sterile containers. Please
follow the container manufacturer’s instructions.
Sterilisation:
Sterilise products using fractional pre-vacuum processes
according to the current valid standards taking the respective
national requirements into account.
Do not exceed the maximum loading capacity of the steriliser!
Please note our separate detailed description according to ISO
17664:2004.
Storage:
Store sterilised instruments in a dry, clean and dust-free envi-
ronment at moderate temperatures of 5˚C to 40˚C
Disposal:
Please observe the country-specific laws and regulations for
correct disposal.
Special cases and exceptions:
Please note that special preparation regulations apply for the
following instruments for technical reasons. These products
may not be placed in a thermodisinfector or ultrasonic cleaner,
and only material-specific disinfectants may be used:
· instruments made from aluminium or with aluminium com-
ponents
· instruments with chrome plating or with chrome components
· instruments made from nickel silver
Care should be taken with micro-mirrors: due to the small
adhesive surface the mirror can become loose in the ultrasonic
cleaner or if force is applied.
Disclaimer:
The operator / user is responsible for correct re-processing,
resources required for re-processing, including material and
personnel. National regulations must be observed. State-of-
the-art technology and national laws require validated pro-
cesses to be followed.
We do not accept any liability for direct damages or conse-
quential damages arising from improper use, handling or
from improper preparation, sterilisation or maintenance. In
this context, we also refer the information under “Quality and
Guarantee” and “Instructions for use”.
Problems – Causes – Prevention:
Spots are generally caused by faults in preparation. Causes
may include:
· inadequate mechanical or manual cleaning
· influences from the water – high chloride content causes
damage (information from local water company), foreign
ions such as iron or silicate
· unsuitable cleaning, disinfection or care products
· failure to follow the dispensing instructions of the cleaning,
disinfection or care product or carryover (residue)
· contaminated sterilisation steam
· pharmaceutical residue, markers, chemical indicators
Tarnishing (iridescent surface discoloration) and water spots
· excessively high concentration of minerals, heavy metal
ions and/or silicates in the rinsing water and sterilisation
steam. Use only distilled water.
Tarnishing and water spots are not corrosion and can be
removed with strong rubbing.
Corrosion
· avoid unsuitable, strong acid or cleaners with chlorine
content
· transfer of extraneous rust / contact corrosion: remove and
dispose of corroded instruments
· extraneous corrosion can be caused by water containing
rust when cleaning or in the autoclave. Only use distilled
water.
· clean new units before use in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions
Check after cleaning:
Instruments should be checked for visible contamination when
removing them from the cleaning unit. The cleaning cycle
should be repeated, if necessary, or instruments should be
manually cleaned. Particular care should be taken to check
critical areas such as hinges, grooves, handle structures.