Braun 9-Jul Loading the sterile containers Instruments, Textiles, Inserting the indicator seal

Loading the sterile containers

Instruments

According to DIN EN 868-8 and DIN 58953-9 we recommend the following maximum load for the containers:

•Standard container: 10 kg

•Half container: 5 kg

•3/4-container: 7 kg

¾Store instruments in appropriate storage devices in a tray,

with hollow components, bowls, dishes, etc. with their openings at a downward angle.

VARIO container and BASIS container:

¾Load the sterile containers in such a way that their universal filter retainers 10 remain unobstructed. Max. loading height: Up to about 2 cm below the edge of the container bottom.

¾Use the inner lid lock 4 to fasten the inner lid 3 to the container bottom 5.

The inner lid lock 4 has to engage perceptibly. If this is not the case: Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.

Sterile container system PrimeLine:

¾Load the sterile container in such a way that the ribbed cover grid 19 in the plastic cover 14 remains unobstructed. Max. loading height: up to approx. 2 cm below the rim of the container base.

¾Lock the plastic lid 14 with the plastic lid lock 21 on the bottom 5. The plastic lid lock 21 must engage perceptibly. If this is not the case: Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.

Textiles

¾Pack folded textiles in such a way that they fit vertically in the sterile container.

¾Make certain that when the sterile container is fully loaded, it is still possible to insert a flat hand between the individual items without difficulty.

¾Load sterile containers in such a way that their universal filter retainers 10 remain unobstructed.

¾Use the inner lid lock 4 to fasten the inner lid 3 to the container bottom 5.

The inner lid lock 4 has to engage perceptibly. If this is not the case: Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.

Sterile container system PrimeLine:

¾Load the sterile container in such a way that the ribbed cover grid 19 in the plastic cover 14 remains unobstructed.

¾Lock the plastic lid 14 with the plastic lid lock 21 on the bottom 5. The plastic lid lock 21 must engage perceptibly. If this is not the case: Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.

Inserting the indicator seal

¾After loading of the sterile container, enter the following data on the indicator seal 7: Date of sterilization, sterilization number, expiry date, name and signature.

¾Slide the indicator seal 7 from outside into the indicator seal retainer 6 so that the indicator segment engages in the slot on the lid lock and seals the lock.

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¾Insert a plastic seal (e.g. JG739) at the lock of the closed container.

Loading the sterilizer

Risk of vacuum damage to the sterile container due to inadequate pressure equalization!

¾Do not use outer packaging for the sterile

WARNING containers.

¾Do not obstruct the air flow through the perforation fields in the bottom and in the inner lid under any circumstances (applicable to all container versions).

¾Do not put foil packaging directly on the sterile container.

Note

VARIO containers and BASIS containers can be sterilized with the outer lid in place!

¾Follow the sterilizer manufacturer’s recommendations.

¾Always place heavy sterile containers at the bottom of the sterilizer.

¾Always carry the sterile containers by their handles.

Note

Sterile containers can be stacked in the sterilizer.

¾Transport stacks of sterile containers in such a way that the stacks do not topple over.

Sterilization method and parameters

Risk of sterilization failure!

¾ Sterilize the containers only by approved and

validated sterilizing processes.

CAUTION

¾Sterilize with steam, taking note of the following:

Sterilization must be carried out through a validated steam sterilizing process (e.g. in a steam sterilizer according to DIN EN 285, validated according to DIN EN ISO 17665).

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