To allow effective cleaning, 
outer and inner lids are 
separated

In the operating room, SteriSet containers are normally protected from contamination, as they are covered with sheets or are removed from the room before the operation starts.

Experience has shown that optically "clean" containers are not microbiologically burdened (bioburden) to such an extent that this can influence the effectiveness of sterilization. However, if this cannot be excluded (inspection by hygiene control personnel, for example by surface contact), there is a theoretical risk of cross-infection. In this case, or in case of where containers are apparently not clean, they should be cleaned/disinfected before the next use.

The fittings, and valves (and also the protective cover if this option is chosen) are made of stainless steel 1.4301.

When selecting cleaning and disinfection agents and methods, particular attention must be paid to tolerance by aluminium as well as the following points:

• Do not use lathering cleaning substances (powder) or abrasive metal brushes or similar.

• Thorough rinsing must remove all cleaning agent residues.

• The individual parts must be thoroughly dried and stored in a dry place following cleaning/disinfection

The selected cleaning agents must be appropriate for the quality of the available water:

Please note ->

1. Regular tap water can only be used in cold condition, is so hardly suitable for washing.
   
2. SOFTENED water
   should only be used up to max. 60-65 oC :
   • Rinsing: only << 60 oC.
   • Washing: up to max. 65 oC - when suitable cleaner selected (see rec.)
   • THERMODISINFECTION: NOT applicable !
     (hot softened water may degrade aluminum - white deposit !)
     
3. DE-SALINATED water 
   (De-ionised, i.e. RO = reverse osmosis water)
   • Rinsing: suitable up to 95 oC
   • Washing: select suitable cleaners (see rec.)
   • Thermodisinfection: suitable up to 95 oC

1. in case of fully desalinated water: cleaning with i.e. the pH-neutral enzymatic cleaner NEODISHER MEDIZYM at app. 45oC and subsequent thermodisinfection during final rinsing by use of fully desalinated water.

2. in case of only softened water: cleaning by use of mild alkaline, non-chlorous substances (such as NEODISHER  FA / liquid or NEODISHER MA / powder) during simultaneous thermodisinfection.  

1. in case of fully desalinated water:  pH-neutral or weak acidic substances - such as e.g. NEODISHER  Dekonta - a combined cleaning & disinfection product,OR cleaning with NEODISHER MEDIZYM at app. 45oC and subsequent disinfection with NEODISHER Septo DN.

2. in case of only softened water: use of mild alkaline, active-chlorous substances such as NEODISHER ALKA  300 or NEODISCHER FI (both combined cleaning & disinfection products)

• Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert:  
  the MediClean – Medizym – Neodisher family:  http://www.drweigert.de 
  

• Henkel-Ecolab: the Sekumatic family: http://www.ecolab.com/

MECHANICAL CLEANING (machines)

Internal and external lids should be separated and placed diagonally in the washing tray. The lower section should be inverted and face downwards.

The above recommendations are not mandatory. Adherence to the recommendations is no guarantee that the material can tolerate the cleaning agent. In case of doubt ask the manufacturer of the cleaning agent whether the agent is tolerated by aluminium under the selected conditions of use.

As there are generally no chemically-resistant anodized colours, we recommend that coloured anodized aluminium sections be cleaned preferably manually and without using chemicals