otometrics MADSEN Alpha OAE, User Manual

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9 Maintenance and Cleaning
9.1 The probe tip and probe body
Be sure to follow any established infection control procedures for the setting in which you are working.
Warning
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Never place the probe tip in the ear canal without using a clean eartip.
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 ceru-
men or vernix can block the probe channels or be deposited on the probe tip.
Warning
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If needed, replace the probe tip with a spare one.
Note
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Probe tips should be disposed of according to local regulations.
9.1.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the probe tip
Please remove the ear probe from the patient’s ear and separate the probe tip from the disposable ear tip before clean-
ing.
Caution
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You should always comply with local hygienic standards.
See Hygienic precautions ► 22 .
The probe tip
– Remove the probe tip from the probe.
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