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High quality and bigger Fiber bundles in GIMA Maxlite F. O. blade ensure excellent light
trasmission. 8,000 lux with 2.5V Xenon lamp and 14,000 lux with 3.5V Xenon lamp 20,000
Lux with 2.5V LED and 40,000 Lux with 3.5V LED. The LED Handles (2.5V, 3.5V) provide 3x
brighter illumination than Xenon Handles (2.5V, 3.5V).
GIMA Maxlite Blades are maintenance free and autoclavable up to 134°C / 5 min approximately
for 4,000 times.
Using the Blades
Do not grip the lever when removing the blade. Do not apply any pressure, in the directions
shown in the illustration Fig 1, which could force the blade and lever apart.
Damage to the linkage may occur, resulting in incorrect action, or stiffness of the adjustable
tip. The blade is assembled to the handle in the normal manner. The lever to operate the tip
section will then extend behind the handle.
The lever should not be touched during the initial stage of use, until the tip of the laryngoscope
has been inserted into the vallecula.
Once this stage has been reached, movement of the lever towards the handle will elevate the
tip of the blade, and therefore lift the epiglottis, without the need to increase the force exerted
by the main part of the blade. Release the lever before withdrawing the blade.
Operating Instruction
1. Engage the blade by aligning the slot of the blade on to the hook pin of the handle and
apply a sufficient force 10N-45N to make engagement as show in Fig 2.
2. Apply force upward to bring the blade in operating position as in Fig 3.
3. To bring the blade in stand by position apply force downward as in Fig 3.
Light Guide Replacement Procedure
1. Remove locking screw with a screw driver as show in Fig 4.
2. Pull out the green block and slide out the light guide.
3. Fix new light guide of similar size and replace the locking screw.
4. Be sure that the screw is properly screwed in Blades
5. To remove the light guide, first remove screw A, to allow removal of lever B as shown in
Fig 5. The blade levering mechanism may require articulation, before the light guide can be
detached from the blade.
Great care should be taken while performing this procedure to avoid structural
damage to the fiber blade.
Care & Maintenance
1. Cleaning Procedure
Immediately after use, the laryngoscope system 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 laryngoscope 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 minimum of one minute to remove all residues and visible soils. Then, immerse
device in enzymatic detergent. Remove bottom cap and 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 HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
or STEAM STERLIZATION PROCEDURE.
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