Loading The Sterile Containers; Inserting The Indicator Seal; Loading The Sterilizer; Sterilization Method And Parameters - B.Braun Aesculap Mode D'emploi

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
Store 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:
Load 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.
Use 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:
Load 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.
Lock 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
Pack folded textiles in such a way that they fit vertically in the sterile
container.
Make certain that when the sterile container is fully loaded, it is still
possible to insert a flat hand between the individual items without
difficulty.
Load sterile containers in such a way that their universal filter
retainers 10 remain unobstructed.
Use 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:
Load the sterile container in such a way that the ribbed cover grid 19
in the plastic cover 14 remains unobstructed.
Lock 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

After loading of the sterile container, enter the following data on the
indicator seal 7: Date of sterilization, sterilization number, expiry date,
name and signature.
Slide 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.
- or -
Insert 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!
Do not use outer packaging for the sterile
WARNING
containers.
Do not obstruct the air flow through the
perforation fields in the bottom and in the inner lid
under any
container versions).
Do not put foil packaging directly on the sterile
container.
Note
VARIO containers and BASIS containers can be sterilized with the outer lid
in place!
Follow the sterilizer manufacturer's recommendations.
Always place heavy sterile containers at the bottom of the sterilizer.
Always carry the sterile containers by their handles.
Note
Sterile containers can be stacked in the sterilizer.
Transport stacks of sterile containers in such a way that the stacks do
not topple over.

Sterilization method and parameters

Risk of sterilization failure!
Sterilize the containers only by approved and
validated sterilizing processes.
CAUTION
Sterilize 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).
circumstances (applicable to all
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