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618.2.2 Manual Cleaning and DisinfectionWhen selecting cleaning and disinfectant solutions,make sure that:• they are intended for use in cleaning or disinfectinginstruments,• the disinfectant’s effectiveness has been tested(e.g. VAH/DGHM- or FDA-approved or CE-certified)and that it is compatible with the cleaningsolution,• the chemicals used are compatible with theaccessory parts (see Chapter 8.2.7 MaterialDurability).Combined cleaning/disinfectant solutions shouldonly be used if the instruments are only slightlycontaminated (no visible contamination).Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturersof the cleaning and disinfectant solutionsregarding concentration, application time andrinsing.Only use freshly-prepared solutions made withwater which is either sterile or contains only lowlevels of bacteria (< 10 cfu/m) and endotoxins(< 0.25 EU/ml, e.g. purified water (PW/HPW)), aswell as filtered, oil-free air for drying.Step-by-Step ProcedureCleaning1. Place the pre-cleaned accessory parts in thecleaning bath for the stipulated application time;ensure that they are covered sufficiently (if necessary,use a soft brush to carefully brush themoff). When cleaning the file clip, press it closedand release it five times in order to clean the innerparts more effectively.2. Then take the instruments out of the cleaningbath and rinse them thoroughly with water at leastthree times for one minute each; press and releasethe file clip five times when rinsing.Disinfection1. After cleaning and inspecting the accessoryparts, place them in the disinfection bath for theapplication time stipulated; make sure that theaccessory parts are sufficiently covered. Whendisinfecting the file clip, open and close it fivetimes in order to disinfect the inner parts moreeffectively.2. Then take the instruments out of the disinfectionbath and rinse them thoroughly with waterat least five times for one minute each; open andclose the file clip five times when rinsing.3. Inspect, dry and pack the accessory parts asquickly as possible after taking them out of thedisinfectant (see Chapters 8.2.3 Inspection/Maintenance and 8.2.4 Packing). Make sure thatthe accessory parts do not come into direct contactwith one another!8.2.3 Inspection/MaintenanceCheck all accessory parts after cleaning or cleaning/disinfection. Dispose of defective accessory partsimmediately. Defects may include:• Warped plastic• CorrosionAccessory parts which are still contaminated mustbe cleaned and disinfected again. Maintenanceis not required. Do not use instrument oil!8.2.4 PackingPack the accessory parts in disposable sterilisationpackaging (individual single-use packaging)which meets the following requirements:• In compliance with DIN EN ISO/ANSI AAMI ISO11607• Suitable for steam sterilisation (temperaturesafeto at least 137 °C (279 °F), sufficientlysteam-permeable)enEndo Easy Efficient ®