DISINFECTION WITH
GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION
NOTE
Never soak the camera head in the same tray
with scalpels or other sharp instruments. Avoid
soaking dissimilar metals in close proximity in
order to minimize galvanic corrosion. Camera
malfunction caused by damaged cables is not
covered by your warranty.
CAUTION
Before soaking, inspect the camera head cable
for breaks or cuts. A break or cut in the cable
will allow the solution to seep into the camera
head and cause damage. Please return any
camera with a damaged cable to Stryker
Endoscopy Repair Department.
1.
Clean and prepare as recommended in the
Cleaning
section. Ensure the soaking cap is installed.
2.
Camera head, adapter, and camera head cable should
be immersed in Cidex Plus
®
glutaraldehyde solution or
Cidex OPA
®
solution for disinfecting. Specifications for
each is as follows:
Cidex Plus
®
disinfection:
soak time:
minimum of ten minutes as
recommended by the sterilant
manufacturer.
temperature:
25° C (77°F)
Cidex OPA
®
disinfection:
soak time:
minimum of 12 minutes as
recommended by the sterilant
manufacturer.
temperature:
20°C (68°F)
3.
After soaking, the camera head, coupler, and cable
must be rinsed with sterile water and thoroughly
agitated to remove all traces of glutaraldehyde solution.
Before use, dry thoroughly with a sterile towel. Ensure
the soaking cap and connector are completely dry
before removing the cap.
Sterility of the camera head may be achieved by use of
sterile drapes, ethylene oxide gas, the Steris® system and
Sterrad™.
WARNING
Camera head, coupler and camera cable must
be cleaned and sterilized prior to first and
every subsequent use.
CAUTION
The following procedures do not guarantee
sterilization or disinfection. Sterility or
disinfection can only be achieved if properly
trained personnel follow these recommended
procedures and hospital practices.
NOTE
Soaking the coupler (adapter) separate from
the camera head is not recommended.
Moisture may get trapped between the
coupler and camera head and cause fogging.
CLEANING
1.
Immediately after use, unplug the camera head
connector and protect it with the soaking cap. Place the
cap over the connector and turn clockwise until secure.
CAUTION
Install the soaking cap before rinsing camera
to prevent corrosion of the connector pins.
Ensure cap is properly tightened.
2.
Rinse the camera head and camera head cable in
lukewarm tap water. Use mild enzymatic detergent and
a soft brush to remove resistant debris. Ensure
removal of bioburden from all surfaces.
3.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap residue with water.
4.
Apply alcohol to glass surfaces with soft cotton
applicator to aid in cleaning and drying without leaving
spots or streaks.
5.
Dry thoroughly with soft towel or gauze surgical
sponge.
6.
Before disinfection or sterilization, coil the camera head
cable into a loop about ten inches in diameter, avoiding
kinks and twists in the cable. During disinfection or
sterilization, ensure that the camera head and cable are
not placed on top of other pieces of equipment.
If the camera control unit needs to be cleaned, wipe it down
with a damp cloth or sponge and towel dry.
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