O 176 - Premium Reprocessing Solution for Medical Instruments
The Miele O 176 upper basket is a sophisticated solution designed for the cleaning and reprocessing of medical instruments, particularly suited for the fields of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), arthroscopy, and urology. Built to rigorous standards with high precision, this basket meets the needs of healthcare facilities that require reliable and high-quality instrument reprocessing. Its robust stainless-steel construction ensures exceptional durability, allowing the basket to withstand the most severe cleaning conditions while providing a professional and hygienic appearance ideal for medical settings.
Among the main features of the O 176 are its 14 injector nozzles and funnels, specifically developed to allow thorough cleaning of hollow instruments up to 500 mm in length. The basket is designed with an efficient division, with the left side dedicated to inserts and the right side for hollow instruments. This configuration ensures a balanced arrangement that allows the instruments to be cleaned with the appropriate care, thus optimizing the quality of the reprocessing and enhancing patient safety. The vertical clearance of 360 mm, with a tolerance of plus or minus 20 mm, allows for various types of instruments of different sizes, offering great versatility for processing medical equipment.
The O 176 integrates perfectly with the Miele PG 8535 and PG 8536 washer-disinfectors, ensuring full compatibility and optimal performance when used with these machines. Its ability to support the reprocessing of lumened instruments makes it particularly useful for demanding medical environments. The basket can handle up to 10 lumened instruments at once, providing a solution suited to intensive cleaning needs. The injector nozzles, available in various sizes ranging from 2.5 mm to 4 mm, ensure that the cleaning process is tailored to the specific dimensions of the instruments, for in-depth and high-quality reprocessing.
Furthermore, the O 176 upper basket is equipped with a connection for hot air drying, an essential feature to ensure the complete drying of instruments. This reduces the risk of moisture residue that could compromise the effectiveness of sterilization, while also preparing the instruments for subsequent medical procedures. It is important to note that the O 176 model does not support powder dispensing. The use of liquid cleaning agents is therefore recommended to achieve the best possible cleaning results. The absence of a spray arm is compensated for by the basket's injection and funnel system, which ensures targeted and efficient cleaning of delicate instruments, including those that are lumened.
The dimensions of the O 176 make it a manageable and adaptable choice. The net dimensions of the basket are 409 mm in height, 475 mm in width, and 531 mm in depth, while the gross dimensions, taking packaging into account, are 545 mm in height, 400 mm in width, and 530 mm in depth. The basket weighs approximately 4.8 kg when empty, and 6.5 kg when packaged, making it easy to handle and install.
The O 176 can be accompanied by complementary accessories that further enhance its reprocessing capabilities. These accessories allow the cleaning process to be adapted to a wider range of applications, including trocar sleeves, ensuring that each instrument receives the appropriate treatment.
The O 176 upper basket is designed to meet the strict requirements of modern medical environments, where precision and hygiene are paramount. Its compatibility with the Miele PG 8535 and PG 8536 machines, combined with its advanced cleaning features, make it a reliable choice for healthcare facilities seeking to ensure the thorough reprocessing of their instruments.
