All Sterikon Vet Care instruments are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
Any instrument found to be defective under normal use and for its intended surgical purpose
during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at no charge, at Sterikon Vet Care’s
discretion.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper handling,
improper maintenance, unauthorized modification, corrosion, accidental damage, normal wear
and tear, or use for purposes other than those for which the instrument was designed.
Sterikon Vet Care is committed to providing high-quality veterinary surgical instruments that
deliver exceptional performance, durability, and reliability.
CARE & MAINTENANCE OF INSTRUMENTS
Sterikon vet care always manufactures Surgical Instruments according to established
international patterns. These instruments must be used only for the intended surgical purpose
by qualified surgeons or medical practicing students under supervision by experienced experts.
Inappropriate use may result in damage of instruments.
PROCESSING AND REPROCESSING
Always read and follow the instructions of use and keep them for future reference for the
products long life, reliability and better use.
Sterilize instruments before their use. After use, clean, lubricate and sterilize the instrument. A
fully validated mechanical cleaning procedure should be used wherever possible. Instruments
can be cleaned by ultrasonic treatment or a specially designed detergent can also be used for
cleaning in which surfaces must be in contact with the detergent, channels, lumen, inner cavities
and openings. A soft plastic brush or a fluff free cloth may be used to assist manual cleaning.
Rinse thoroughly, carefully and If possible use demineralized water for cleaning.
DRYING & LUBRICATION
Dry sufficiently after rinsing using a soft absorptive cloth and inaccessible parts dried with
compressed air. Treat the instruments joints, ratchets, threads and any moving parts based on
paraffin oil designed for the purpose. All instruments must be stored in dry, clean and protected
environment when not in use.
STERILIZATION
All instruments must be subjected to a fully validated steam sterilization process after
decontamination and before use. The sterilizer must conform to EN 285. The process must be
validated in conformance with EN 554. A fractioned vacuum process required the following
minimum parameters 5 minutes, 134°C and 2 bar pressure. When instruments are hot-air
sterilized, the temperature should be 180°C and not exceed 200°C Corroded instruments
should be discarded immediately and not be used.