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Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilization Procedures
ADC
®
Satin™ Laryngoscope blades are crafted from rugged stainless steel. ADC
®
Dispos-
able Fiberoptic Laryngoscope blades are crafted from poly-carbonate, and are for single use
only and should not be cleaned or sterilized. Reusable handles are machined from chrome-
plated brass or anodized aluminum. To ensure maximum life and optimum performance, the
following instructions should be strictly adhered to. Disposable handles are made of ABS,
and are for single use only and should not be cleaned or sterilized.
See the sections on the reverse panel for specific cleaning, disinfection, and
sterilization procedures for your laryngoscope type.
Cleaning Procedure for All Reusable Models:
Almost immediately after use,
laryngoscope blades should be cleaned to prevent blood, saliva, etc. residues from dry-
ing. On conventional blades, the lamp socket and wires are an integral part of the blade
for cleaning and replacement.
WARNING:
Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
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, as 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-dis-
posable 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.