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Cleaning and
disinfection:
Automated
Use only properly maintained, calibrated, and approved washer-disinfec-
tor according to ISO 15883-1.
1. Place device in the washer-disinfector allowing water and detergent to
enter into and drain o from device openings during washer-disinfec-
tion program. Follow washer-disinfector’s Instructions for Use.
2. Run washer-disinfection program with A0 value ≥ 3000 (e.g. 5 min
at ≥ 90 °C/194 °F), using appropriate detergents as indicated by the
manufacturer in the operating instructions.
3. Proceed to Sterilization following Automated Cleaning and Disinfection.
Cleaning: Manual As an alternative to automated cleaning and disinfection, the Capsule
Extruder 2 can be manually cleaned.
1. Discard used gloves according to local regulations.
2. Disinfect hands with an appropriate bactericidal, virucidal, and fun-
gicidal hand disinfectant solution according to local regulations. Use
according to disinfectant solution manufacturer’s Instructions for Use.
3. Use a new clean pair of puncture and chemical resistant gloves.
4a. Clean Capsule Extruder 2 with a soft brush, tap water, and liquid
soap until free of visible contamination. Pay special attention to device
seams and insertions.
4b. Alternatively, prepare a solution with a Hospital Grade Enzymatic
Detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Immerse and
soak for 20 minutes. Make sure all joints and handles are eectively
cleaned. Use a small diameter brush or pipe cleaner if needed.
5. Remove cleaning solution residue with a cloth soaked with tap water or
rinse under warm tap water for 2 minutes.
6. Dry Capsule Extruder 2 with a lint-free, single-use cloth or allow to air
dry in a clean area.
7. Manual disinfection is not recommended as a terminal process.
Proceed to Sterilization following manual cleaning and any optional/
intermediate disinfection process.
Disinfection: Manual
(Intermediate Only,
not terminal process)
• No manual or automated terminal disinfection process has been
validated. Device has been shown to be compatible and disinfected
with alcohol-based, tuberculocidal, quaternary ammonium solution e.g.
VoloWipes Disinfecting/Cleaning/Deodorizing Wipes, 5 minute contact
time, approved according to local regulations, and used according to
disinfectant solution manufacturer`s Instruction for Use.
• After the desired contact time, remove disinfectant residue with a
single-use cloth soaked in deionized water.
• Proceed to Sterilization following manual cleaning and any additional
disinfection process.
Packaging FDA-cleared, ISO 11607 compliant Paper/plastic steam sterilization
pouches (e.g., AssurePlus®Sterilization Pouches) are recommended.
Sterilization/
Steam autoclaving
After manual cleaning and any additional disinfection or Automated
Washer/Disinfector processing, the Capsule Extruder 2 must also be
steam autoclaved.
Gravity Steam Sterilization:
• Full Cycle: 135 °C for 10 minutes
Prevacuum Steam Sterilization:
134 °C/2 bar = 273 °F/29 psi for 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for loading and operation cycle.