Troubleshooting List - B.Braun Aesculap Mode D'emploi/Description Technique

Aesculap
Sterile Container System Edition 01/2013
6.

Troubleshooting list

Malfunction
Excessive amounts of condensate
inside the sterile container
Condensate in groove of (inner) lid
Indicator seal color unchanged
Basis/vario container or PrimeLine
sterile container system deformed
Inner or outer lid cannot be posi-
tioned or locked on the bottom com-
ponent
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Cause
Temperature of sterile materials too low prior to ster-
ilization
Textiles too damp
Sterile container too heavy
Sterile materials improperly positioned
Sterile container incorrectly positioned in sterilizer
Sterile containers processed immediately after steril-
ization
Sterile containers improperly positioned during cool-
ing phase
Sterilizer properties do not comply with DIN EN 285
Empty-cycle and vacuum test not run daily before
sterilization begins
Unsuitable sterilizer cycle selected
Sterilizer door left open too long, sterilizer cooled
down
Multiple sterile containers or heavy sterile materials
stacked
Sterilization performed incorrectly
Sterilizer defective
Indicator seals stored improperly
Perforations covered during sterilization
Container lid or bottom deformed or damaged due to
improper handling (e.g. carrying by the lid)
Remedy
Allow sterile materials to reach room temperature
(approx. 20 °C)
Sterilize dry textiles only
Standard container
with instruments: max. load 10 kg
with textiles: max. load 8 kg
Half container with instruments: max. load 5 kg
3/4-container with instruments: max. load 7 kg
Lay hollow materials, dishes, plates, etc with the
opening facing downwards at a slant
Arrange textiles in loose vertical piles, do not press
them together
Always place heavy sterile containers at the bottom
Allow sterile containers to cool down to room tem-
perature prior to processing
Do not store sterile containers on a floor or in a
drafty place
Store sterile containers in air-conditioned areas
according to DIN 58953-9
Have sterilizer serviced regularly
Check drying vacuum
Check drying time
Check steam quality and upgrade if necessary
Run empty-cycle and vacuum test daily before
beginning sterilization
Select cycle in accordance with load
Load and unload sterilizer quickly
Subdivide sterilizer with shelving
Use outer lid
Have sterilizer repaired by manufacturer
Observe storage conditions as specified on the pack-
aging of the indicator seals
Never cover perforation fields
Replace container lid or bottom, or have components
repaired by the manufacturer