Stryker 1688-020-122, User Manual

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EN-8
High-Level Disinfection (Optional)
The device must be sterilized after disinfection. Failure to
sterilize the device before reuse presents an acute infection
control risk to the patient and operator.
Note:
for necessary materials and equipment, see the Materials and
Equipment table.
The device can be disinfected using a disinfecting solution that has
the following active ingredient: ≥ 2.4% glutaraldehyde.
1. Clean and prepare the device as recommended in this user manual.
2. Prepare the disinfecting solution and verify the minimum effective
concentration according to the manufacturer instructions.
3. Immerse the device in the solution, filling all mated surfaces and
crevices. Ensure air bubbles are removed from the surface of the
device.
4. Allow the device to remain in contact with the disinfecting solution
according to the manufacturer’s recommended soak time.
5. Thoroughly rinse and flush the device with running, reverse
osmosis/deionized water to remove the disinfectant.
6. Dry the device with a sterile, lint-free cloth immediately after
rinsing. Filtered pressurized air may be used to assist in drying.
Sterilization
After performing the cleaning instructions specified above,
perform one of the following sterilization cycles.
Note:
for necessary materials and equipment, see the Materials
and Equipment table.
STERRAD
1. Clean and prepare the device as recommended in this user
manual.
2. If using a sterilization tray (optional), follow any additional
instructions provided with the tray. Use only trays that are
compatible with STERRAD.
3. Double wrap the device (or tray) prior to sterilization.
4. Sterilize the device using one of the following STERRAD
sterilization systems:
• 100S (Short or Long cycle)
• NX (Standard or Advanced cycle)
• 100NX (Standard or DUO cycle)
• NX ALLClear (Standard or Advanced cycle)
• 100NX ALLClear (Standard or DUO cycle)
5. Allow the device to cool to room temperature before
reassembling it to an endoscope or camera head. Otherwise, the
lens can fog during use.