Braun Sterile Container System 9-Jul - Manual (Page 7)

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Loading the sterile containers
Instruments
According to DIN EN 868-8 and DIN 58953-9 we recommend the
following maximum load for the containers:
• Standard container: 10 kg
• Half container: 5 kg
• 3/4-container: 7 kg
¾ Store instruments in appropriate storage devices in a tray,
with hollow components, bowls, dishes, etc. with their openings at a
downward angle.
VARIO container and BASIS container:
¾ 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.
¾ 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:
¾ 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.
¾ Lock the plastic lid 14 with the plastic lid lock 21 on the bottom 5.
The plastic lid lock 21 must engage perceptibly. If this is not the case:
Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.
Textiles
¾ Pack folded textiles in such a way that they fit vertically in the sterile
container.
¾ Make certain that when the sterile container is fully loaded, it is still
possible to insert a flat hand between the individual items without
difficulty.
¾ Load sterile containers in such a way that their universal filter
retainers 10 remain unobstructed.
¾ 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:
¾ Load the sterile container in such a way that the ribbed cover grid 19
in the plastic cover 14 remains unobstructed.
¾ Lock the plastic lid 14 with the plastic lid lock 21 on the bottom 5.
The plastic lid lock 21 must engage perceptibly. If this is not the case:
Have the sterile container repaired, see Technical Service.
Inserting the indicator seal
¾ 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.
¾ 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 -
¾ Insert a plastic seal (e.g. JG739) at the lock of the closed container.
Loading the sterilizer
Note
VARIO containers and BASIS containers can be sterilized with the outer lid
in place!
¾ Follow the sterilizer manufacturer’s recommendations.
¾ Always place heavy sterile containers at the bottom of the sterilizer.
¾ Always carry the sterile containers by their handles.
Note
Sterile containers can be stacked in the sterilizer.
¾ Transport stacks of sterile containers in such a way that the stacks do
not topple over.
Sterilization method and parameters
¾ Sterilize with steam, taking note of the following:
Sterilization must be carried out through a validated steam sterilizing
process (e.g. in a steam sterilizer according to DIN EN 285, validated
according to DIN EN ISO 17665).
WARNING
Risk of vacuum damage to the sterile container due to
inadequate pressure equalization!
¾ Do not use outer packaging for the sterile
containers.
¾ Do not obstruct the air flow through the
perforation fields in the bottom and in the inner lid
under any circumstances (applicable to all
container versions).
¾ Do not put foil packaging directly on the sterile
container.
CAUTION
Risk of sterilization failure!
¾ Sterilize the containers only by approved and
validated sterilizing processes.