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© HAAG‑STREIT AG, 3098 Koeniz, Switzerland – HS‑Doc. no. 1500.7006000.04240 – 24. Edition / 2018 – 04
1.6.1 Cleaning and disinfection of the measuring prism
DANGER!
The measuring prisms are made of PMMA. Please take note of the
following restrictions:
- Do not disinfect with alcohol
- Do not clean with acetone
- Do not disinfect using UV radiation
- Do not sterilise using steam or ethylene oxide
- Do not expose to temperatures above 60°C
WARNING!
Reusable measuring prisms are not shipped disinfected and must
be cleaned and disinfected before their first use in accordance
with the separate instructions for use on the cleaning and dis-
infection of tonometer measuring prisms, contact glasses, and
DESINSET
(HS item no. 7220375)
.
•
Preparation may only be conducted by qualified and trained person
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nel. Their training is the responsibility of the user.
•Appropriate professional assessment and caution are necessary.
•Only use clean, undamaged, and disinfected measuring prisms!
•Please observe the separate instructions for use on the cleaning and
disinfection of tonometer measuring prisms, contact glasses, and
DESINSET
(HS item no. 7220375)
!
•The operator shall be liable in the event of non‑observance of the
cleaning and disinfecting process!
NOTE!
•Only those disinfectants tested by HAAG‑STREIT for material com‑
patibility may be used for disinfection.
•The current list is enclosed with every tonometer and measuring
prism, and can also be found on the HAAG‑STREIT AG website
(www.HAAG‑STREIT.com).
•The separate instructions for use on the cleaning and disinfection of
tonometer measuring prisms, contact glasses, and DESINSET is to
be consulted regarding the exact functioning, concentration, working
times, and idle times.
•Improper preparation can result in the transmission of diseases to the
patient and user as well as damage to the measuring prism.
•Residue from cleaning agents and disinfectants may irritate and burn
the patient’s eye.
•As a rule, the measuring prisms may be prepared together with each
other, but not with any other products.
•
In order to achieve a efficient disinfection and storage of tonometer
measuring prisms, we recommend the use of our DESINSET. For
a selection of cleaning and disinfection agents please refer to the
instructions for use “Cleaning and disinfection” and to our “List of Dis‑
infectants”. The efficacy of the disinfectants on tonometer measuring
prisms must be guaranteed by the user or the reprocessing responsi‑
ble person with the validation of their own disinfection process.
•The validation report is available from HAAG‑STREIT on request.
•A summary of the validation report can be found on the HAAG‑STREIT
website (www.HAAG‑STREIT.com).
•The operator accepts liability for the use of other disinfectants.
•Single‑use prisms must be replaced after every examination ‑ see
separate instructions for use.
•The instructions for use referred to above, the brief instructions on the
disinfection of tonometer measuring prisms and additional information
can be found on our website www.HAAG‑STREIT.com at any time.
1.6.2 Visual inspection of the measuring prisms for damages
DANGER!
Never use damaged measuring prisms.
Prior to every use, the contact surface of the measuring prism must be
inspected for contaminants or damage (scratches, cracks and sharp edg‑
es).
This must be performed with a slit lamp microscope at 10x to
16x magnification.
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