Probe and Accessories Handling Guide
Probe cleaning
Use a wet tissue with alcohol to clean the
probe cable and the surface of the probe
body. Wipe only with disinfectants and
make sure that liquid does not enter the
probe body.
Important:
For periodical cleaning of the probe
body, contact your authorized service
department.
Caution:
The probe body contains sensitive
components. Never clean the sound
apertures in the probe body mechanically
or with liquids. Doing so may cause
damage to the probe.
Caution:
Even the slightest amount of moisture
may dissolve any residual cerumen and
contaminate the sensitive parts in the
body of the probe.
Probe tip cleaning
Caution:
The probe tip usually does not come
into contact with the skin or secretion
from the ear canal, as it is covered by
the ear tip, but you should check the
channels in the probe tip every time
you have used the probe. Even small
amounts of cerumen or vernix can block
the probe channels or be deposited on
the probe tip.
Note:
Clean or replace the probe tip according
to established infection control
procedures for the setting in which you
are working.
Remove the probe tip from the probe
body. Use the cleaning wire to clean the
sound channels in the probe tip. Always
clean from the rear end of the probe
tip. Make sure you wipe any debris from
the cleaning wire with a disinfectant
before pulling it back through the sound
channels.
The probe tip must be completely dry
before placed on the probe body.
Caution:
Probe tips should be disposed of
according to local regulations. You
should always comply with local hygienic
standards.
