Changing funnel GA644

Mechanical cleaning and disinfecting

Changing funnel GA644 Legend 1 2 3

Device, e.g. ACCULAN dermatome GA643 Battery compartment Changing funnel GA644

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Prior to use of the product check for proper installation and function. To prevent damage caused by improper assembly or use and in order not to compromise the warranty and liability: – Use the product only according to these instructions for use. – Observe the safety precautions contained herein. – Only combine Aesculap products with each other. Products and accessories may be operated and used only by qualified or trained and experienced personnel. Keep the instructions for use accessible to all operating room staff.

CAUTION

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Intended use The changing funnel GA644 is used in conjunction with the following devices: • ACCULAN dermatome GA643 • ACCULAN mini GA647 The changing funnel is used to change batteries during surgery and ensures that asepsis is maintained.

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Carry out mechanical cleaning immediately after the operation. Mount the storage tray GB506R in a suitable wire basket (e.g. JF214R). Position the changing funnel properly in the storage tray GB506R immediately after the operation. To avoid abrupt changes in temperature, use a single-chamber washer disinfector. Select a cleaning and disinfecting program according to the following criteria: – Neutral cleaner – Cleaning temperature ≤ 50 °C – Final rinse with simultaneous thermal disinfection in demineralized water. Example: Miele Vario TD process. Follow the instructions for use of the Aesculap ECCOS storage system TA009721.

Sterilization method and parameters Damage to the rechargeable battery due to sterilization! ¾ Remove the rechargeable battery from the changing funnel prior to sterilization.

Preparation Non-compliance with these rules will result in complete exclusion of Aesculap liability. ¾ Prior to use, inspect the changing funnel 3 for visible damage. ¾ Only use the changing funnel 3 if it is in mint condition.

Working with the changing funnel Risk of infection and contamination! The changing funnel is supplied unsterilized. ¾ Sterilize the changing funnel prior to each use.

CAUTION

Damage to the ACCULAN dermatome or ACCULAN mini if struck on a hard surface! ¾ Shake the ACCULAN dermatome or ACCULAN mini gently and never allow either to strike a hard surface.

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Shake the ACCULAN dermatome 1 or ACCULAN mini and changing funnel 3 assembly gently (up and down) until the rechargeable battery slides into the changing funnel 3. ¾ Remove the changing funnel 3 with rechargeable battery and place it in an unsterile room. Inserting the rechargeable battery ¾ For information regarding insertion of the rechargeable battery, consult the “Inserting the rechargeable battery” section of the instructions for use of the device you are using.

Care and handling Sterilizing the rechargeable battery will damage it! ¾ Prior to reprocessing and sterilization, remove the rechargeable battery from the changing funnel. CAUTION ¾

Prior to reprocessing, always inspect the changing funnel for damage.

Manual cleaning and disinfecting ¾ ¾

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Store the changing funnel in a suitable wire basket (e.g. JF214R). Sterilize using steam sterilization, taking note of the following: Carry out steam sterilization via an approved steam sterilization procedure (e.g. sterilizer in conformance with EN 285/ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11134-993, ANSI/AAMI ST46-1993 and validated in conformance with EN ISO 17665 or EN 554/ISO 13683). In case of application of the fractionated vacuum procedure the sterilization has to be carried out for a minimum of 5 minutes at 134 °C and at 2 bar pressure.

TA-Nr. 010748

WARNING Removing the rechargeable battery ¾ Hold the ACCULAN dermatome 1 or ACCULAN mini in such a way that the battery compartment 2 faces upwards. ¾ Remove the cover of the ACCULAN dermatome 1 or ACCULAN mini. ¾ Place the sterile changing funnel 3 on the battery compartment 2. ¾ Hold the ACCULAN dermatome 1 or ACCULAN mini in such a way that the battery compartment 2 faces downwards.

To clean the surfaces of the changing funnel, brush them off under running water or clean them with an alcohol solution. Wipe off the changing funnel with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in cleaning and disinfectant solution. - or In order to prevent formation of sticky or encrusted residues, spray the changing funnel with a disinfectant spray. Wipe off the component surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.

Damage to the changing funnel through improper mechanical cleaning! ¾ Clean the changing funnel in a suitable storage tray only. ¾ Use a suitable cleaning and disinfecting program for mechanical cleaning. ¾ Do not use alkaline cleaning agents.

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