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Welch Allyn Ear Wash System, Directions For Use Manual

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Welch Allyn Ear Wash System

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Ordering Information

To order replacement parts or accessories, contact your Welch Allyn
Service Representative or call the Welch Allyn Customer Service
Department in Skaneateles Falls, NY (USA) directly at:
1-800-535-6663

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00 PM EST

Part

Part Number

Ear tips (Case of Ear Tips)

29360

Tubing (Hose Assembly)

29330

Aerator Adapter Kit (4.0 gpm):

Domestic (snap aerator and 3 adapters)
Domestic / International adapters

29373

29381

Back flow Prevention Adapter

29399

Aerator (4.0 gpm)

29372

Summary of Contents for Ear Wash System

Page 1: ...Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Directions for use...

Page 2: ...that may result from failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions cautions warnings or statement of intended use published in this manual Welch Allyn is a registered trademark of W...

Page 3: ...the Ear Wash System 8 Steps for Irrigation 8 Attaching the Tubing and Chamber 9 Attaching an Ear Tip 9 Maintenance 14 Cleaning and Disinfecting the System 14 Troubleshooting 17 Types of Cerumen 21 Ana...

Page 4: ...iv Welch Allyn Ear Wash System...

Page 5: ...e water pressures as well as different faucets This manual describes how to operate and maintain the Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Please follow these instructions to ensure many years of accurate and r...

Page 6: ...lack and white document CAUTION The caution statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property or loss of data This definition ap...

Page 7: ...tive and significant bleeding or severe tinnitus Irrigation in a patient with a perforated tympanic membrane may result in contaminating the middle ear with debris from the ear canal Use clinical disc...

Page 8: ...ne box of ear tips 25 ct Storage Tray Operating Instructional Manual Quick Reference Guide Warranty Card If any items are missing please contact your Welch Allyn distributor This water chamber is desi...

Page 9: ...System 1 Snap Aerator 8 Water Flow Actuator 2 Snap Connector with white ring 9 Water Temperature Sensor 3 Handle Rest Grip Ring 10 Cerumen Trapping Screen in ear tip 4 Irrigation Port Irrigation wate...

Page 10: ...ilure to remove all parts of the aerator from the faucet will affect the Ear Wash System performance 2 Ensure all snap aerator parts are intact and attach the assembly to your faucet by turning it cou...

Page 11: ...r sink 1 Find the notch located on the top of the chamber aerator and line it up with the blue irrigation port on the chamber 2 Gently press the chamber aerator against the chamber until it is snug Th...

Page 12: ...arge in the ear tip of the Ear Wash System is 10 13 PSI There is great variability among patients regarding susceptibility to perforation of healthy tympanic membranes by pressure Present evidence sug...

Page 13: ...c ring on the top of the chamber and then insert the chamber over the snap aerator on the faucet When the chamber is positioned release the white plastic ring The chamber is now secure Attaching an Ea...

Page 14: ...hite the water temperature is at least 90 F and the procedure may begin You must depress the actuator on the handle for the temperature sensor to function correctly WARNING If the water is too cold th...

Page 15: ...the bottom of the unit For the unit to reset bring the water temperature down to a safe level by adjusting the knobs on the faucet until the water cools sufficiently 8 Release the actuator and keep t...

Page 16: ...dminister a few drops of the following solutions to the ear canal after the procedure is completed as a preventative measure 70 Isopropyl Alcohol Hydrogen Peroxide Solution of 1 part Vinegar 1 part Is...

Page 17: ...e chamber and then pull the chamber from the snap aerator The chamber will drain through the open hose ports at the front and bottom 3 To remove any stagnant water from the tubing place the open end o...

Page 18: ...ach the chamber from the faucet Leave the hoses attached to the unit To Clean the Unit Prepare a 4 cup solution of soapy water Pour 1 2 cup of the solution into the top opening of the coupler Save the...

Page 19: ...he Unit Prepare at least 2 cups of 55 Ortho Phthalaldehyde solution Welch Allyn recommends the use of Cidex OPA Pour at least 2 cups of the solution into the top opening of the coupler Replace the cha...

Page 20: ...vinegar to soak in the chamber for no more than 2 3 minutes A final flush of isopropyl alcohol is required Caution Do not use solutions that contain chlorohexidene Caution Do not sterilize the unit wi...

Page 21: ...water is coming out of the handle even though I am pulling the actuator The temperature shut off safety feature has activated due to the hot water temperature Run COLD water through the system for 10...

Page 22: ...emoving ear wax Water too cold Slowly increase water temperature until desired results occur Water flow inadequate With an ear tip attached spray water from the handle into a graduated cylinder or mea...

Page 23: ...on Check water pressure from the sink With an ear tip attached spray water from the handle into a graduated cylinder or measuring cup for exactly 20 seconds If there was less than 100 mL or more than...

Page 24: ...here is water flowing go to step 5 5 Check water faucet pressure flow rate Water flow out of the faucet should be at least 1 gallon per 30 seconds If the water flow is adequate there is a blockage in...

Page 25: ...t of the chamber Light Brown Jelly Like Cerumen This cerumen resembles the consistency of petroleum jelly and does not completely dissolve in the irrigation water Some solids may be present in the ear...

Page 26: ...it is necessary to soften cerumen prior to removal or instead of removal Cross Contamination Backflow Prevention At the time of this printing ear wax cerumen is not considered a biohazard However indi...

Page 27: ...t no cost to the purchaser This warranty only applies to products purchased new from Welch Allyn or its authorized distributors or representatives The purchaser must return the product directly to Wel...

Page 28: ...the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department in Skaneateles Falls NY USA directly at 1 800 535 6663 Monday through Friday 8 00AM to 8 00 PM EST Part Part Number Ear tips Case of Ear Tips 29360 Tubing H...

Page 29: ...low Rate from Ear Tip 100 134 mL 0 0264 gal of water per 20 seconds at operating pressure Source faucet Water Pressure Range 40 100 Psi 275kPa 690 kPa Minimum Source Water Flow Rate 7 5 l min 2 gal mi...

Page 30: ...26 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System...

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Page 32: ...Welch Allyn Inc 4341 State Street Road Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 Material No 726920 Ver A...

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