Braun 9-Jul manual Safe handling Product description, Intended use, Operating principle

1. Safe handling 2. Product description

Risk of contamination of sterile materials due to sealing failure of sterile container!

The sealing of the sterile container and its germ WARNING barrier function will be compromised if the sterile container is combined with components from

other manufacturers.

¾Only combine Aesculap sterile container products with each other.

¾Prior to use, check for proper condition and functioning of the product.

¾To avoid damaging the product through improper setup or operation and mitigating the warranty and liability on the part of the product’s manufacturer:

–Use the product only according to these instructions for use.

–Follow the safety instructions and maintenance advisories.

–Never use damaged or faulty sterile containers. Replace any damaged components immediately with original spare parts.

–If sterile container components are repaired in a way that could affect the container’s germproof qualities: Inspect the sterile container thoroughly before use.

¾Ensure that only persons with the requisite training, expertise or experience will handle the product and its accessories.

¾Keep the instructions accessible for personnel.

¾Follow general guidelines and aseptic principles when handling contaminated items that have undergone or are to undergo sterilization.

2.1 Intended use

The Aesculap sterile container system is a reusable sterile barrier system that preserves the sterility of medical products until they are used or reach their use-by date. Medical products can be sterilized, stored and transported in the Aesculap optics container. The container can also be used for transporting medical products back to sterile processing after use. The Aesculap sterile container System is suitable for steam sterilization.

Note

Please contact your Aesculap representative if your Aesculap sterile containers are to be used in any other steam sterilization process.

2.2 Operating principle

The Aesculap sterile container system meets the requirements of DIN 58953-9 and EN ISO 11607.

Sterile containers with a perforated lid and a closed bottom have been validated for steam sterilization in a sterilizer acc. to EN 285 through the:

• fractionated vacuum process.

Sterile containers with a perforated lid and a perforated bottom are also suitable for steam sterilization in a sterilizer acc. to EN 285 through:

• gravitational procedures

Note

The suitability of any specific process must be validated at the site of application.

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