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WARNING:
ADC
®
recommends that spare lamps, batteries, and replacement parts always
be available for emergency use.
WARNING:
The sterilization guidelines included in this instruction booklet are intended as
procedures compatible with specific materials. Sterilization must be performed to approved
hospital protocol. ADC
®
cannot guarantee that any of the recommended methods will guar-
antee sterility. This must be validated by the hospital and/or sterilization equipment manu-
facturer.
WARNING:
Fiberoptic handles may be used with ALL fiberoptic blades (reusable or dis-
posable) that conform to the ISO 7376 standards. Standard handles may be used with any
standard blades that conform to the ISO 7376 standards. Standard and fiberoptic blades and
handles are NOT interchangeable.
Operation of all Laryngoscope Models
To Activate:
Attach selected blade onto handle by hooking
blade onto handle rod as shown in Figure 1. Pull blade up-
ward to open position to automatically activate light.
To turn off, push blade downward into off position and dis-
connect from handle. (See Figure 1).
Compatibility/Standards
Standard ADC
®
Satin
™
Laryngoscopes conform to current ISO 7376 standards. They are
compatible with virtually all major brands of standard illumination hook-on blades and
handles.
Fiberoptic ADC
®
Satin
™
Laryngoscopes and Disposable Laryngoscope blades conform
to current ISO 7376 standards. They are compatible with virtually all major brands of
fiberoptic illumination hook-on blades and handles. For easy visual identification, ALL
fiberoptic models are clearly delineated by a green indicator on both handle and blade.
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Off Position
Handle Rod
Pull Blade Up Into
On Position
On Position