Drying; Packaging; Sterilization - Hitachi EUP B715 Instruction Manual

5.3 Drying:

1) Wipe the device with single use, fluff free wipe or towel for removing
moisture on the surface of the equipment.
2) Dry the cavities by an air gun with compressed air. The compressed
air should be filtered with a sterile filter that removes air
particles of less than 0.2 μm. Dry until no visible moisture is left.
3) If using drying heater for medical device, the temperature limit
is a maximum of 60°C. Dry until no visible moisture is left.
4) If using natural drying, temperature range should be between 15-30°C
for a minimum time of 4 hours.

5.4 Packaging:

Store the disinfected probe in a dustproof environment until next
application.
disinfected probe in a sterile barrier system for plasma sterilization
(for example Polypropylene fleece or transparent package out of
Polyethylene film and Tyvek®).
Additionally the probe can be placed on plastic mesh wires sufficient
for plasma sterilization supplied by the manufacturer and packed in
the material mentioned above afterwards.
The probe can be packed in a simple or double packing. The probe should
be packed either in Polypropylene fleece or transparent package. The
package has to be large enough to avoid tension to the sealing seam.
Check the sealing seam after hot sealing for any defects.
The sealing machine should be designed for sealing transparent package
out of Polypropylene film or Tyvek®.
In case of processing mistakes or defects the package has to be opened
again and the device has to be packed and sealed again.

5.5 Sterilization:

Sterilization methods of ethylene oxide gas, Sterrad 50, Sterrad 100S
and Sterrad 200, STERRAD NX and STERRAD 100NX are available to this
probe and accessories.
Follow the instructions of the sterilizer manufacturer regarding usage,
temperature and sterilization-time etc. Handling and maximum input to
chamber of sterilizer should be according to operation manual of the
sterilizer.
Put a biopsy attachment EZU-PA7B1 and the magnetic sensor attachment
and the spacer for EZU-RVS2 in an appropriate bag for sterilization
(see figure 28).
If sterilization is necessary pack the cleaned and
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