5.14 Storage and Handling Ambient Conditions for Storage.
• Store the equipment in a clean and dry condition at room temperature (10–40 .C, 30–85 % humidity).
• Do not expose the equipment to direct sun light.
• Do not expose the equipment to sources of X-ray radiation.
• Do not store the equipment in a location where liquids may splash.
• Do not store the equipment under environmental
conditions such as:
- high atmospheric pressure
- high or low temperatures
- high or low humidity
- direct ventilation
- direct sunlight
- dust
- salty or sulfureous air
• Do not store the equipment where there is a risk of flammable gases. Preparation for Long-Term Storage.
• Disassemble the instruments according to the instructions provided in the product-specific instruction manual and the Olympus Endoscopy System Guide (this manual).
• Open all stopcocks.
• Store electrical units on a flat surface. Do not incline the units. Make sure that units are not subjected to vibration and impacts.
• During long-term storage, make sure that the instruments remain in a disinfected condition and are ready for their next use.
• Make sure that cleaned and/or sterilized instruments do not come in contact with contaminated instruments. Instrument Trays.
As the product’s transport packaging is not designed for storage, do not store the product in the transport packaging. Use instrument tray systems for storage (for Olympus instrument tray systems, see below). Storage Life of Sterilized Instruments. The storage life of sterilized instruments depends on the type of packaging and the storage conditions. Refer to national and local laws and guidelines. Double sterile package according to DIN 58 946, Teil 9 prolongs the storage life.
CAUTION!
Handle with Care. Handle and store endoscopic equipment carefully. Do not subject it to mechanical shocks such as impact or fall.Instrument damage may occur.
Plastic Instrument Trays.
The Olympus instrument tray system made of plastic features differently designed instrument trays:
-Instrument trays for telescopes (part of delivery of some telescopes)
-Universal instrument tray WA05970A
-Universal insert trays for WA05970A
-Customized insert trays for WA05970A
Procedure:
• Open the instrument tray’s lid.
• Choose a compatible tray insert (only for instrument trays with tray inserts).
• Place compatible silicone mats into the tray and the tray insert (only for WA05970A, A5971, A5973).
• Place the tray insert into the instrument tray.
• Place the instruments into the instrument tray. Refer to the instrument tray’s instruction manual for a loading chart.
• Close the instrument tray’s lid.
• Before sterilization, seal the instrument tray in either an appropriate sterilizing pouch or sterilization container. Refer to the “Steam Sterilization” section.
NOTE!
Use of Instrument Trays.
-Do not stack the instrument trays or load them on their side edges during steam sterilization.
-For steam sterilization, Olympus recommends a drying time of at least 15–30 minutes. Choose an appropriate drying time, depending on the specific steam sterilization unit in your facility.
-Users may want to consider the use of appropriate, lint-free absorbing cloth.
CAUTION!
Risk of Damage.
When loading instrument trays, always press telescopes into the notches of the silicone bars as shown in the illustration.