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Care and Maintenance
1. Cleaning Procedure:
Immediately after use, the Killian Nasal Speculum should be rinsed under cool running tap water until all
visible soil is removed. Ensure that all hard-to-reach areas are flushed with the running tap water.
Immerse sealed Killian Nasal Speculum system in a presoak enzymatic cleaner solution, which was
prepared in accordance to manufacturer's recommendations for a minimum of two minutes.
Remove device from enzymatic cleaner solution and rinse with lukewarm running tap water for a mini-
mum of one minute to remove all residues and visible soils. Then, immerse device in enzymatic deter-
gent. Brush thoroughly using a soft-bristle brush, while ensuring that all hard to reach are reached visible
soils / residue removed. Dry with lint free, clean cloth or filtered pressurized air. Follow with HIGHLEVEL
DISINFECTION or STEAM STERILIZATION PROCEDURE.
2. Disinfection:
Soaking in solutions or Thermo chemically in a washer Sterilizer up to 93°C maximum may perform dis-
infection. Manufacturer's instruction regarding duration and concentration of solutions should be strictly
adhered. After Disinfection, rinse thoroughly in sterile water and dry with a clean lint free cloth.
3. Cold Soak Solution:
To achieve a high-level disinfection, Cidex®OPA or 2.4% Glutaraldehyde solution may be used according
to manufacturer's instructions. Dry with lint free, clean cloth or filtered pressurized air.
Do not immerse Killian Nasal Speculum in Bleach, Betadine or Potassium Hydroxide solutions. Doing
so will several damage instruments also avoid metal to metal contact after soaking, the Killian Nasal
Speculum should be rinsed under sterile water to remove chemical residues and dry with lint free clean
cloth or filtered pressurized air.
4. Sterilization:
Before performing any of the procedures described below, the Killian Nasal Speculum should be cleaned
as described in the cleaning Procedure.
5. Gas Sterilization:
Gas sterilization by Ethylene oxide up to a maximum temperature of 65°C and 8 psi may be performed,
which is preferred especially if sterilization is to be performed regularly.
6. Steam Sterilization:
Steam Sterilization can also be performed. Insert device in appropriate autoclave pouch.
Note:
Do not exceed temperature of 135°C and pressure of 28 psi Flash autoclaving and hot air sterilization
should be avoided as these processes will damage the instrument.
Warning:
a) Read the label before opening packing.
b) Handle it with care.
c) Only trained professional should use it.
d) Use protective gloves and wash the hand with anti-septic solution or Anti -bacterial soap before oper-
ating any medical operation.
e) Do not leave unattended around children.
f) Don't keep it in severe conditions.
g) Store it at specified temperature.
(A) GRAVITY
DISPLACEMENT STEAM
(B) PRE-VACUUM STEAM
Temperature
Cycle time
Dry time
121°C (250°F)
30 Minutes
15 Minutes
134°C (270°F)
5 Minutes
20 Minutes
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