Braun Sterile Container System 9-Jul - Manual (Page 6)

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Sterile container system
Aesculap Sterile Technology
3. Preparation and setup
3.1 First use
¾ Thoroughly clean the new sterile container prior to first use.
¾ After cleaning, use a suitable filter, see Filter change.
Sterile container system PrimeLine:
The germ barrier system 16 (permanent filter) is integrated in the system.
4. Working with the sterile container
4.1 System set-up
Removing the outer lid/inner lid/plastic cover
If an outer lid is used, it can be removed to clean the sterile container and,
if it is soiled, it can be separated from the inner lid.
VARIO container (by default with outer and inner lid):
¾ Push down the outer lid lock 2 and remove the outer lid 1 and the inner
lid 3.
BASIS container (with retrofitted outer lid):
¾ Dismount the combined outer lid 1 and inner lid 3 from the bottom 5.
¾ Loosen the lid latch 13 and remove the outer lid 1.
Sterile container system PrimeLine:
¾ Remove the plastic cover 14 from the bottom 5.
Filter change
Replace the filter at the following intervals, depending upon the filter
type:
• Disposable filter: prior to each sterilization cycle
• PTFE permanent filter: after max. 1 000 processing cycles
• PrimeLine germ barrier system: after max. 5 000 processing cycles
VARIO container and BASIS container:
¾ Press simultaneously both push buttons 12 on the universal filter
retainer 10.
¾ Remove the universal filter retainer 10.
¾ Insert a new filter and remount the universal filter retainer 10.
¾ Push down the cap 11 on the universal filter retainer 10 until you hear
it click into place.
Sterile container system PrimeLine:
¾ Turn the ribbed cover grid 19 anticlockwise until it is unlocked.
¾ Remove the ribbed cover grid 19 of the germ barrier system 16.
¾ Turn the germ barrier anticlockwise system 16 with the mounting
handle 20 until it is unlocked from the adapter frame 17.
¾ Lift the germ barrier system 16, gripping it at the handling pin 18, and
remove it.
¾ Install the germ barrier system 16 by the reverse sequence of steps.
4.2 Function checks
Note
With the PrimeLine sterile container system, the ribbed cover grid 19 must
be removed prior to checks!
¾ Visually inspect all components of the sterile containers for damage
and correct functioning prior to each use. Check that:
– metal parts are not deformed
– aluminum lids are not warped
– the edges of the universal filter retainer 10 are seated in full-surface
contact
– the seals are intact (no cracks, ...)
– plastic parts are not cracked
– the permanent filter/PrimeLine sterile barrier system is undamaged
(no kinks, holes, cracks or gaps)
– the lock functions properly (engages)
¾ Use sterile containers only if they are in mint condition. Replace any
damaged components immediately with original spare parts or have
the parts repaired.
4.3 Safe operation
WARNING
Risk of contamination of sterile materials due to
sealing failure of sterile container!
The sealing of any sterile container and its function as
a germ barrier will be compromised if the sterile
container is combined with components from other
manufacturers.
¾ Only combine Aesculap sterile container products
with each other.
CAUTION
Risk of non-sterility of container contents!
¾ Always carry the sterile containers by their handles.
¾ Never carry or lift the sterile container at the lid.
¾ Transport the sterile container in such a way that
mechanical damage will not occur.