
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PRODUCTS
ENGLISH
TICK TWEEZERS
All serious accidents concerning the medical device supplied by us must be reported to the manufacturer
and competent authority of the member state where your registered office is located.
Devices
Tick Tweezers (Non Sterile, Stainless steel) supplied by company comprising xed assemblies and simple hinged
assemblies made of stainless steel.
Description
The product is made by hand or partly mechanically from high grade stainless steel. Product should be used only
for its intended purpose mentioned in technical le.
Warnings
Never:
• Misuse instruments or overstrain joints or racks.
• Use of abrasives on instruments, will spoil the surface nish. This may later cause discoloration, rusting or pitting.
• Handle instruments by their tips. These should be cleaned by trained personnel only who will ensure the delicate
working ends are adequately protected during storage or sterilization.
• Pack instruments with other, heavier instruments. Remember always - heavy instruments on the bottom and light
instruments on the top.
• Use general-purpose oils for instruments; only water-soluble lubricants should be used.
• Leave instruments soaking longer than necessary in chemical sterilizing solutions. After they have been sterilized
they should be washed thoroughly in warm water to remove all traces of the chemicals to prevent discoloration
or pitting.
• Store damp instruments. They must be thoroughly dried rst.
Instructions
Always:
• Check all instructions for use and sterilization of new instruments. Unless otherwise directed they should be
inspected, cleaned, rinsed and lubricated before being put into.
• Lubricate after cleaning with a proprietary water-soluble instrument lubricant.
• Follow approved cleaning procedure of hospital.
• Do not use corrosive cleaning agents. We recommend cleaning solutions and rinses with ph 7.0.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners & brushes with hard bristles.
• Use distilled water for rinsing only. Water with chloride contents may damage or even destroy the instruments.
• Do not leave instruments in cleaning or disinfecting solutions for long terms (over night or weekend), the instruments can be destroyed.
• Ensure all instruments are only used for the purpose for which they were designed.
• Handle all instruments gently. Never overstrain, drop or misuse them.
• Check all instruments for damage after use.
• Give special attention to microsurgical instruments. Their ne tips can easily be damaged by contact with other
instruments or the sides of the case in which they should be kept. Hand cleaning is preferable.
• Ensure all instruments are thoroughly dried before being stored.
• Pack instruments carefully with the heavier ones lying on a piece of cloth or towel at the bottom.
• Store and sterilize bow-handled instruments on a special holder. Always leave racks and ratchets open.
• Check the hardness of the water used in the autoclave. Too hard water will leave a deposit on the instruments.
• If a water softener is used ensure it is at the manufacturers recommended level. Too much may cause discoloration or pitting.
Cleaning and disinfection
Before preliminary cleaning, remove any dirt (remaining biological material like bone, tissue or dust, etc.) Using
disposable hygienic wipes, paper towels or brushes with unnatural plastic bers (e.g. nickel).
The product should be cleaned in a washer-disinfector using liquids only for this purpose, in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions for the product and the device itself. Disinfection is carried out at temperature 93 °C /
about 199.4 °F of a de-ionized water bath without detergents in about 10 minutes and then dried.
Sterilization
Instruments should be sterilized by moist heat sterilization method with 270°F (132 °C) for 15 minutes (Validated in accordance with EN ISO 17665-1-2006 prior to use in surgery. It is recommended that sterilization
temperatures should not exceed 280 °F (137 °C).
Disposal
No special decomposition or disposal required for Surgical Instruments as they don’t contain any toxic or hazardous material; the material stainless steel is recyclable in ordinary steel manufacturing units.
GIMA WARRANTY TERMS
The Gima 12-month standard B2B warranty applies.

IT Codice prodotto
GB Product code
FR Code produit
ES Código producto
IT Fabbricante
GB Manufacturer
FR Fabricant
ES Fabricante
IT Non sterile
GB Non-sterile
FR Pas stérile
ES No estéril
IT Dispositivo medico
GB Medical Device
FR Dispositif médical
ES Producto sanitario
M24390-M-Rev.1-09.22
IT Leggere le istruzioni per l’uso
GB Consult instructions for use
FR Consulter les instructions
d’utilisation
ES Consultar las instrucciones de
uso
IT Conservare al riparo dalla luce solare
GB Keep away from sunlight
FR Á conserver à l’abri de la lumière du
soleil
ES Conservar al amparo de la luz solar
IT Dispositivo medico conforme al regolamento (UE) 2017/745
GB Medical Device compliant with Regulation (EU) 2017/745
FR Dispositif médical conforme au règlement (UE) 2017/745
ES Producto sanitario conforme con el reglamento (UE) 2017/745
24390
Gima S.p.A.
Via Marconi, 1 - 20060 Gessate (MI) Italy
gima@gimaitaly.com - export@gimaitaly.com
www.gimaitaly.com
Made in Pakistan
IT Conservare in luogo fresco ed asciutto
GB Keep in a cool, dry place
FR Á conserver dans un endroit frais et
sec
ES Conservar en un lugar fresco y seco
IT Numero di lotto
GB Lot number
FR Numéro de lot
ES Número de lote
IT Attenzione: Leggere e seguire attentamente le istruzioni (avvertenze)
per l’uso
GB Caution: read instructions (warnings) carefully
FR Attention: lisez attentivement les instructions (avertissements)
ES Precaución: lea las instrucciones (advertencias) cuidadosamente
IT Data di fabbricazione
GB Date of manufacture
FR Date de fabrication
ES Fecha de fabricación