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High-Level Disinfection for Standard and Fiberoptic Handles:
To achieve high-level disinfection, a 2.4% glutaraldehyde solution (Cidex
®
or equivalent)
must be prepared at 77°F (25°C) to the manufacturer’s instructions. The end caps of the
handles, lamp cartridge and bulb, and batteries must be removed. Both the end caps and
handles should be fully immersed in the disinfectant for a minimum of 45 minutes. No air
bubbles should be visible on the immersed components during this soak time. The com-
ponents should then be removed from the disinfectant and immersed in purified water to
rinse off all disinfectant. Immersion should be for a minimum of one minute and the
process should be repeated two additional times using fresh purified water each time. Once
rinsing is complete, the components should be thoroughly dried using a sterile, lint-free
cloth. Note: Always allow components to completely dry before reassembling the handles,
inserting batteries, or using the devices. 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.
Steris Sterilization Processes for Disposable and Fiberoptic Laryngoscopes:
This product has been validated with the V-PRO 1 Standard Cycle; V-PRO 1 Plus Lumen
and Non Lumen Cycles; V-PRO maX Lumen, Non Lumen, and Flexible Cycles; V-PRO 60
Lumen and Non Lumen Cycles using the V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization System
with VAPPROX® HC Sterilant and V-PRO maX Low Temperature Sterilization System.
Steam Sterilization for Standard and Fiberoptic Blades and Handles:
Sterilizer Type:
Preconditioning Pulses:
Minimum Temperature:
Full Cycle Time:
Minimum Dry Time:
Gravity
249.8°F (121°C)
30 minutes
15 minutes
Sterilizer Type:
Minimum Temperature:
Full Cycle Time:
Minimum Dry Time:
Prevacuum
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269.6°F (132°C)
4 minutes
20 minutes
Repair/Maintenance
Battery Replacement:
(Reuseable Models)
1) Unscrew bottom cap of handle and remove batteries.
2) Replace with appropriate size battery, taking care to insert posi-
tive ends first. Screw bottom cap on and tighten. (Figure 2).
NOTE:
Alkaline batteries should be used with your handle for max-
imum performance and are recommended for replacement. Ordi-
nary carbon zinc batteries may also be used.
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Figure 2
Batteries
Main
Handle