RVG 142, RVG 5200 and RVG 6200 Safety, Regulatory User Guide (SM847) Ed06
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RVG Holder (continued) Disinfecting the RVG Holder
WARNINGS:
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You must use medical autoclaving equipment
cleared by the FDA in the USA or one that is
recognized by your Local Authority.
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DO NOT use a chemical autoclave to disinfect the
RGV sensor holder.
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You must always follow the operating parameters
recommended by the manufacturer of the
autoclaving equipment.
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Use FDA-cleared or CE-marked standard packaging
material.
To disinfect the RVG sensor holder after cleaning it, follow these
steps:
1. Steam autoclave at 134° C (273° F) for 3 minutes using distilled
water.
2. Leave to dry before use.
WARNING: Avoid direct contact with the metallic part
of the autoclave.
Arm and Ring
Disinfecting the Arm and Ring
To disinfect the arm and ring, follow these steps:
1. Disassemble the metal arm and the plastic ring.
2. Remove any residue from components with hot water and
soap.
3. Put components in disinfection pouches, and place in the
middle tray of the autoclave, away from autoclave walls and
heating element. Plastic parts must be in a separate pouch than
metal arms, to avoid melting or warping.
4. Steam autoclave at 132°C (270°F) for 10 minutes before the
next patient.
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Do not exceed 134°C (273°F).
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Do NOT use phenol-based glutaraldehyde.
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Do NOT use special application or ultrasonic cleaners.
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Do NOT CHEMICLAVE or DRY-HEAT STERILIZE.
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Do NOT cold sterilize
Note: Plastic parts have a limited life and should
be replaced periodically. Any method of
sterilization will shorten the life of plastic parts.
Cleaning the RVG Connect Unit
The RVG Connect unit must be cleaned with disposable disinfecting wipes with
intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with label claims of tuberculocidal activity.
