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Important directions for Thoracoscopic Instruments

Please read carefully Instruments that can be taken apart must be ditioned by DUFNER at least once every two
before you start using the cleaned while dismantled. years.
instruments! Instruments should be dried immediately af- Lack of proper handling, proper use and rou-
ter washing and rinsing. tine care of instruments obtained from Duf-
The following instructions must be followed ner supplied by Sontec Instruments GmbH
to assure the functionality and safety of these After every washing and before sterilization, voids all warranty claims.
instruments. instruments must be treated with oil that is
appropriate and physiologically neutral. Pay close attention
First using of new Ultrasound cleaning: Sign description:
instruments
Ultrasonic cleaning is preferable to
All instruments from Dufner Instrumente mechanical cleaning. This is especially
GmbH will be delivered non-sterile unless true for the sensitive instruments used for
otherwise labeled. Sterilize before use. endoscopies.

Sterilization • Instruments must be completely
immersed in cleaning solution.
• Instruments must be cleaned for at least 3
All instruments that come with these instruc- minutes at a frequency of 35 KHz
tions can be autoclaved. Instruments with • Instruments can be rinsed either
plastic parts cannot be sterilized by expo- mechanically or by hand; rinsing must be
sure to plasma, gamma radiation or hot air. It thorough and if possible with desalinated
would destroy the plastic. water.

• time: 25 minutes max With minimally invasive instruments, espe-
cially MICASEPT instruments, one must be
gravity steam (wrapped) / 132º C/ 270º F / sure to clean the moveable jaw tips suffi-
15 minutes ciently in the ultrasonic bath. During clean-
ing the jaws should be opened and closed
Prevac (wrapped) / 132º C / 270º F / 4 repeatedly. Unless this is done immediately
minutes after the operation, residues can form in the
front part of the jaws and prevent seals from
Gravity Steam (unwrapped/ Flash) / 132ºC/ functioning properly.
270º F / 10 minutes
Follow the manufacture’s instructions for the
Notice: Cold Soak Sterilization is not ultrasonic unit
recommended
Handling
Testing results indicate that cold soak ster-
ilization is not adequate for this product. Always handle surgical instruments with
Manufacturer’s recommended cycle times care. Take measures to protect instru-
DO NOT always provide a 105 sterility assur- ments against damage during trans-
ance level port, cleaning, sterilization and storage.
Do not allow instruments to come into con-
Safety control and Inspec- tact with corrosive substances such as acids
tion or caustic cleaning detergents, which could
lead to rust formation. Such damage could
make instruments useless.
Before each use instruments should be visu-
ally inspected for scratched, broken or mal- Warning: Please read manufacturer’s in-
functioning parts. Above all, check critical structions for all detergents and disinfec-
parts of the instrument: tips, cutting edges tants.
and ratchets.
Storage
Cleaning and Care of the
instruments Instruments should be stored dry and not in
metal containers (with the exception of re-
Instruments should be washed and dis- fined steel and aluminum containers). Direct
infected immediately after use. Spe- exposure to sunlight is to be avoided.
cial attention should be given to criti-
cal parts such as ratchets, cutting MICASEPT-Instruments
edges, slits and other difficult to reach areas.
(See ultrasonic cleaning discussed below.) The tightness of seals on MICASEPT instru-
ments must be factory inspected and recon-

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