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Disinfection/Sterilization Warnings for All Laryngoscope Blades
CAUTION:
ADC
®
laryngoscope blades do not come sterilized. The Sterrad process is
NOT to be used with disposable fiberoptic blades or fiberoptic blades.
WARNING:
Flash autoclaving and hot air sterilization are not recommended, these
processes will damage the instrument. The repeated high temperature and changes in
temperature caused by autoclaving will shorten the life of all laryngoscope products.
WARNING:
Do not immerse blades in Bleach, Betadine, or peroxide solutions. Doing so
will severely damage the instrument. Also, avoid metal to metal contact on non-dispos-
able blades.
Disinfection/Sterilization Warnings for All Battery Handles:
CAUTION:
Do not allow excess fluid to seep into electrical contact. Be sure that the top
and bottom of the battery handle are secure before use. Poor maintenance of this device or
failure to follow the warnings in this instruction booklet could result in device failure and/or
patient injury.
NOTE:
Remove Lamp cartridge, bulb, and batteries before disinfecting/Steril-
izing.
Basic Cleaning Procedure for Standard and Fiberoptic Blades
Prepare a Klenzyme
®
, Manu-klenz
™
, or equivalent cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s
instructions and soak for ten minutes. Rinse devices with lukewarm running tap water for
one minute to remove any residual detergent after cleaning. Dry with a clean, lint-free
cloth.
Basic Cleaning Procedures for Standard and Fiberoptic Handles
Prepare a Klenzyme
®
, Manu-klenz
™
, or equivalent cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s in-
structions. Remove both end caps, lamp cartridge and bulb, and batteries from device, and
rinse with lukewarm tap water until all visible contamination has been removed. Soak handle
and end caps in the prepared solution for a minimum of ten minutes, ensuring that all compo-
nents are fully submerged. After the soak, the components should be scrubbed with a soft bris-
tled brush paying particular attention to hard to reach areas. Rinse with cool running tap water
to remove all residual detergent. Dry with a clean, lint free cloth. Note: Always allow handles to
completely dry before disinfection or use. Lamp cartridge and bulb can be wiped with a cloth
dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO ENTER INTO THE
CARTRIDGE. The lamp cartridge and bulb CANNOT be SOAKED OR AUTOCLAVED.
