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Sheet 1 / 2 Check the product function and seal before each use.
Never use a product that is not leak-tight or a product with inade-
quate freezing capacity. There is a risk that a gas embolism could de-
USA velop if an application element is used that is not leak-tight.
Never lay this product on the patient or in his/her direct vicinity.
Manufacturer: The probe coupling must be closed with the protective cap in trans-
Flexible Cryo Probes
ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH port, storage and sterilization.
Waldhörnlestr. 17 Protect this product from any form of mechanical damage! Do not
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IMPORTANT!
throw! Do not use force!
Tel. +49 7071 755 0 Please read all information carefully.
Fax +49 7071 755 179 Only roll up the application element loosely; do not kink or crimp it.
These notes on use do not replace the user manual of the cryosur-
EMail: info@erbe-med.com gical unit used! Read the user manual of the cryosurgical unit and Only roll up the connection hose loosely; do not kink or crimp it.
www.erbe-med.com ask ERBE or your distributor in case of doubt! Only transport and store the product in the original packaging or in
This Cryo Probe may only be used by trained medical staff that has packaging that offers equivalent protection.
Distributed by (USA Territory): been instructed on its use based upon these notes on use. ERBE Elektromedizin expressly warns against modifying the product.
ERBE USA, Inc. Any modification exempts ERBE Elektromedizin from any and all lia-
Caution! Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the
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order of a physician!
Marietta, GA 30067
Customer Support: 800 778 ERBE (3723)
Tel. (770) 955 4400 1 Normal Use 3 Product Overview
Fax (777) 955 2577 The ERBE Flexible Cryo Probe used with the ERBE ERBOKRYO CA 4
3
EMail: sales@erbe-usa.com Cryosurgical Unit is intended for devitalization (destruction) of tissue
www.erbe-usa.com during surgical procedures by the application of extreme cold and
for removal of foreign bodies, mucous plugs, necrotic tissue, and tis-
sue biopsy by cryoadhesion. Also see Clinical Indications in the
ERBOKRYO CA User Manual. 5
The Cryo Probe is attached via a Connecting Adapter (P/N 20416-
CE0124 035) to the ERBOKRYO CA.
5.11 Sterilization
Only sterilize products that have been cleaned and disinfected.
ERBE Elektromedizin recommends steam sterilization with the meth-
od described below. If other sterilization methods are used, ERBE
Elektromedizin shall bear no responsibility.
Steam sterilization
• Pre-vacuum method with adequate product drying
• Holding time 3 to 18 minutes at 270 to 275 °F (132 to 135 °C)
– with a tolerance in accordance with DIN EN ISO 176655
• Sterilizers in accordance with applicable national standards and
regulations (e.g. DIN EN 13060 or DIN EN 285)
• Sterilization process validated according to DIN EN ISO 17665
Please follow the recommendations issued by the sterilizer manufac-
turer concerning loading, handling, etc.