Aesculap Sterile Technology
Sterile container system
3. Preparation and setup
¾Lift the germ barrier system 16, gripping it at the handling pin 18, and remove it.
¾Install the germ barrier system 16 by the reverse sequence of steps.
3.1 First use
¾Thoroughly clean the new sterile container prior to first use.
¾After cleaning, use a suitable filter, see Filter change. Sterile container system PrimeLine:
The germ barrier system 16 (permanent filter) is integrated in the system.
4. Working with the sterile container
4.1 System set-up
Removing the outer lid/inner lid/plastic cover
If an outer lid is used, it can be removed to clean the sterile container and, if it is soiled, it can be separated from the inner lid.
VARIO container (by default with outer and inner lid):
¾Push down the outer lid lock 2 and remove the outer lid 1 and the inner lid 3.
BASIS container (with retrofitted outer lid):
¾Dismount the combined outer lid 1 and inner lid 3 from the bottom 5.
¾Loosen the lid latch 13 and remove the outer lid 1.
Sterile container system PrimeLine:
¾Remove the plastic cover 14 from the bottom 5.
Filter change
Replace the filter at the following intervals, depending upon the filter type:
•Disposable filter: prior to each sterilization cycle
•PTFE permanent filter: after max. 1 000 processing cycles
•PrimeLine germ barrier system: after max. 5 000 processing cycles VARIO container and BASIS container:
¾Press simultaneously both push buttons 12 on the universal filter retainer 10.
¾Remove the universal filter retainer 10.
¾Insert a new filter and remount the universal filter retainer 10.
¾Push down the cap 11 on the universal filter retainer 10 until you hear it click into place.
Sterile container system PrimeLine:
¾Turn the ribbed cover grid 19 anticlockwise until it is unlocked.
¾Remove the ribbed cover grid 19 of the germ barrier system 16.
¾Turn the germ barrier anticlockwise system 16 with the mounting handle 20 until it is unlocked from the adapter frame 17.
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4.2 Function checks
Note
With the PrimeLine sterile container system, the ribbed cover grid 19 must be removed prior to checks!
¾Visually inspect all components of the sterile containers for damage and correct functioning prior to each use. Check that:
–metal parts are not deformed
–aluminum lids are not warped
–the edges of the universal filter retainer 10 are seated in
–the seals are intact (no cracks, ...)
–plastic parts are not cracked
–the permanent filter/PrimeLine sterile barrier system is undamaged (no kinks, holes, cracks or gaps)
–the lock functions properly (engages)
¾Use sterile containers only if they are in mint condition. Replace any damaged components immediately with original spare parts or have the parts repaired.
4.3 Safe operation
Risk of contamination of sterile materials due to sealing failure of sterile container!
The sealing of any sterile container and its function as WARNING a germ barrier will be compromised if the sterile
container is combined with components from other manufacturers.
¾Only combine Aesculap sterile container products with each other.
Risk of
¾ Always carry the sterile containers by their handles.
CAUTION | ¾ | Never carry or lift the sterile container at the lid. |
| ¾ | Transport the sterile container in such a way that |
mechanical damage will not occur.