Arthrex Synergy AR-9800, User Manual

Page: 49 / 60

Cleaning and Disinfecting
Synergy
RF™
User’s Guide
DFU-0221-6r0_fmt_en-US
Page 47 of 58
6.0 Cleaning and Disinfecting
6.1 Console AR-9800
The AR-9800 console is provided non-sterile and should not be sterilized.
The AR-9800 console can be cleaned/disinfected using a cloth and
commercially available surfactants or surface disinfectants only. The AR-
9800 must not be submersed in any liquid.
Always allow adequate time for flammable solvent used for cleaning and disinfecting to
evaporate before using the high frequency device during surgery.
Always place the Main Power Switch to the “Off position” and disconnect the power
before cleaning the AR-9800 console.
Always comply with the instructions issued by the manufacturer of the
cleaning disinfectant regarding concentration, exposure times,
temperature and material compatibility.
NEVER allow the console receptacles to have any contact with liquids.
If there is dust or moisture on the receptacles, remove with dry
compressed air. ONLY dry connectors should be plugged into the
console.
Do NOT clean the device with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant
compounds, solvents, or other materials that could scratch or damage
the device.
6.2 Footswitches
Clean the footswitch with an enzymatic cleaner without subsequent acid neutralization.
Rinse the footswitch thoroughly after cleaning.
After cleaning, disinfect the footswitch with a commercially available surface
disinfectant. Thoroughly rinse the footswitch under lukewarm water (please refer to
DFU-0203-XX for additional information).
Always comply with the instructions issued by the manufacturer of the
cleaning disinfectant regarding concentration, exposure times,
temperature and material compatibility.
NEVER allow the console receptacles to have any contact with liquids.
If there is dust or moisture on the receptacles, remove with dry
compressed air. ONLY dry connectors should be plugged into the
console.
Do NOT clean the device with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant
compounds, solvents, or other materials that could scratch or damage
the device.