GSI Novus™ Newborn Hearing Screening System User Manual
D-0113050 Rev H
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Remove the tool from the shell dispenser. The tool has two
pins, one empty for removal and one with the new wax filter.
Empty pin (1): Push this pin in the wax guard and pull the wax
guard straight out of the probe body.
Pin with new wax guard (2): Press the new wax guard into this
hole and pull the tool out again. Verify that the new wax
guard is set into the probe body. Discard the tool. Repeat for
the other wax guards, as needed.
Never clean inside the probe itself.
If the inside of the probe, beyond the wax guards, becomes clogged or
damaged, contact your authorized local distributor.
C
LEANING
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D
ISINFECTION
Non-disposable parts of the system, including the preamplifier, electrode wires and
insert phone tubes with EarCup or insert phone adapter which are in direct contact with
the patient need to be disinfected between patients.
This includes physically wiping down the equipment which contacts the patient using a
disinfectant approved by your facility. Use of a non-alcohol-based disinfectant is
recommended. Non-alcohol-based products contain the active ingredient referred to as
quaternary ammonia compound or a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner may be used.
The quaternary ammonia compound and hydrogen peroxide are specifically designed
to disinfect rubber, plastic, silicone and acrylic products which are commonly used in
hearing evaluation instruments. Individual manufacturer's instruction should be
followed for use of this disinfecting agent to provide an appropriate level of disinfection.
Remove disposable EarCups, eartips or electrodes prior to disinfection.
To avoid person-to-person cross contamination of communicable diseases, all
disposable items such as EarCups or eartips and disposable electrodes are intended for
single-patient use only and need to be discarded after the screening.
If the surface of the instrument or parts of it is contaminated, it can be cleaned using a
soft cloth moistened with a mild solution of water and detergent or similar. Always
switch off the device, disconnect the mains power adapter and be careful that no fluid
enters the inside of the instrument or accessories.
Recommendations for cleaning and disinfection of the Novus presented in this
document are not intended to replace or contradict policies in effect or procedures
required for infection control at the facility.
