Bent nephroscope 70-8200

with working channel

PREPARATION PRIOR TO FIRST USE The reusable Ackermann products are delivered non-sterile and must be cleaned and sterilized before initial use and before each subsequent use. The packaging cannot withstand the high temperatures of autoclaving and should be discarded before sterilization. PREPARATION AT THE POINT OF USE PRIOR TO REPROCESSING Remove all traces of contamination immediately after use to avoid incrustation. Do not use fixative agents or hot water (>40°C). Avoid using a metal brush, steel wool or other cleaning devices containing metal in order to avoid risk of insulation damage or corrosion. Storage and transport of the instruments to the reprocessing location must be ensured in a sealed container. REPROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Always ensure that the devices are handled and processed by qualified personnel who are specially trained & adequately experienced in regard of hospital hygiene and sterilization technology. In order to ensure safe and effective reprocessing of the devices, the following instructions have been validated for efficacy and compatibility with the devices by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the cleaning and sterilization is actually performed using appropriate equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve the desired result.