Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH ESG200 User Manual

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Reprocessing

Treat brand-new products as if they have been used. Brand-new products must be 

reprocessed using a complete reprocessing cycle.

 

• Reprocess the product according to the instructions in this chapter.

 

• To minimize the risk of infecting patients, users or third parties, reprocess the product 

before each use.

 

• Contact your local hygiene representative for local standards and regulations.

Validated for efficacy means that the efficacy of the method or agent has been validated for 

reprocessing this product as described in this document.

Verified for material compatibility means that according to current knowledge the 

reprocessing method or agent does not negatively affect materials or functional performance 

of the product.

Verified for material compatibility does not mean that microbiological efficacy can be 

guaranteed.

 

• The reprocessing agent must be approved by the manufacturer for cleaning and 

disinfection of medical devices and for the material to bei reprocessed.

 

• Refer to national and local guidelines regarding the approval of using alcohol as 

reprocessing agent.

 

• Select contact times and concentrations of the reprocessing agent in accordance with the 

instructions given by the manufacturer.

 

• The reprocessing agent must be approved and validated by the FDA, the EPA, the DGHM 

or a comparable institution for its efficiency.

 

• Reprocessing may lead to an increased wear of the product. Before use, thoroughly 

inspect the products for traces of wear.

Cleaning efficacy has been validated with an alkaline disinfectant based on low alcohol 

(<20%) and quaternary ammonium compounds (Sani-Cloth

®

 Plus manufactured by PDI 

Professional).

Material compatibility has been verified with the following reprocessing agents:

 - Alkaline agents, max. pH value of 12,0

 - Neutral agents

Perform the following cleaning procedure immediately after use. If cleaning is delayed, 

debris will solidify and it may be difficult to effectively clean the surfaces.

1.  Take a soft, lint-free cloth that is soaked with a suitable reprocessing agent.

2.  Thoroughly wipe the surfaces of the electrosurgical generator until visibly clean.

DRAFT 

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2017-01-17