B.Braun Aesculap Mode D'emploi/Description Technique page 7

Loading the sterile containers
instruments
According to DIN EN 868-8 and DIN 58953-9 we recommend the follow-
ing maximum load for the containers:
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Standard container: 10 kg
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Half container: 5 kg
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3/4-container: 7 kg
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Store instruments in wire baskets in suitable supports. When doing so,
lay hollow materials, dishes, plates, etc with the opening facing down-
wards at a slant.
VARIO container and BASIS container:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Use the plastic cover lock 21 to lock the plastic cover 14 on the bot-
tom 5. The plastic cover lock 21 has to engage perceptibly. If this is not
the case: Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.
Textiles
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Pack folded textiles in such a way that they fit vertically in the sterile
container.
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Make certain that when the sterile container is fully loaded, it is still
possible to insert a flat hand between the individual items without dif-
ficulty.
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Load sterile containers in such a way that their universal filter
retainers 10 remain unobstructed.
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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:
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Load the sterile container in such a way that the ribbed cover grid 19
in the plastic cover 14 remains unobstructed.
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Use the plastic cover lock 21 to lock the plastic cover 14 on the
bottom 5. The plastic cover lock 21 has to engage perceptibly. If this
is not the case: Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Ser-
vice.
Inserting the indicator seal
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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.
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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 -
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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!
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Do not use outer packaging for the sterile con-
WARNING
tainers.
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Do not obstruct the air flow through the perfo-
ration fields in the bottom and in the inner lid
under any circumstances (applicable to all con-
tainer versions).
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Do not place foil packaging directly on the ster-
ile container.
Note
VARIO containers and BASIS containers can be sterilized with the outer lid
in place!
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Follow the sterilizer manufacturer's recommendations.
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Always place heavy sterile containers at the bottom of the sterilizer.
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Always carry the sterile containers by their handles.
Note
Sterile containers can be stacked in the sterilizer.
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Transport stacks of sterile containers in such a way that the stacks do
not topple over.
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