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B
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SCAN PROBE (DGH1912, DGH1920)—GENERAL CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
NOTE: Disinfection should be performed after general cleaning.
NOTE: Wear protective gloves when performing general cleaning or disinfection.
GENERAL CLEANING: Disconnect the probe from the probe cable. Using 70% isopropyl alcohol
(70% IPA) and a cloth or soft bristle brush, scrub the hard plastic surfaces of the probe. Rinse the
probe in distilled, sterile or deionized water. Surfaces of the probe may be dried with a soft
towel or gauze.
DISINFECTION: Immerse the probe lens (patient contact area), plus an additional 2 cm of the
probe in the desired solution. Allow the probe to soak for the necessary amount of time. The B
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Scan probe is hermetically sealed and may be completely immersed in the disinfecting solution,
if necessary. However, this should be reserved for rare cases where it is judged by the clinician
that the entire probe has been contaminated. Rinse the probe in distilled, sterile or de
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ionized
water. Thoroughly dry the probe using sterile gauze. The probe should be allowed to completely
dry prior to storage.
B
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SCAN ADAPTER (ADAPTER
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200)—GENERAL CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
CAUTION:
The B
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Scan adapter cannot be autoclaved.
The B
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Scan adapter is not sold sterile, and must be cleaned and disinfected before each use.
Remove the rubber o
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ring from inside the adapter. Clean and disinfect both the adapter and o
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ring using FDA and EPA approved cleaning and disinfection products. The solutions must be
compatible with polycarbonate and Kynar plastic. Follow the instructions on the cleaning and
disinfectant labels.
CLEARSCAN® PROBE COVERS
CAUTION:
The ClearScan® is provided sterile. An expiration date is located on each
ClearScan® package. Verify that the ClearScan® has not expired before use.
ClearScan® covers cannot be reused. Dispose of the ClearScan® cover after use.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE —
PHYSICAL INSPECTION
WARNING:
Routine maintenance should not be performed while the device is in use with the
patient. Physical Inspection should be performed prior to use of the device.
WARNING:
Physical inspection is required to ensure that the device and probe housings
have not been damaged/compromised. Liquid ingress into the device or probes may
cause damage and/or result in an electrical hazard.
Inspection of the device and its accessories is required to identify wear or damage that may be
the result of routine use or accidental misuse. If the device or one of its components looks
compromised, contact DGH Technology, Inc. for information on replacement components.
USB INTERFACE MODULE (FLEX
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USBIM)
The USB Interface Module should be routinely inspected for dents, cracks and other forms of
damage. Connectors should be inspected for cracks, deformation, damaged/bent pins, etc.
