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230750-101 Rev. G
Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning Instructions
The Tono-Pen AVIA Vet tonometer may
have difficulty taking measurements or
display
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after a verification when its
tip is dirty and requires cleaning. When the
Transducer Assembly of the tonometer has
dirt and contaminants in the tip, cleaning of
the tip is necessary. When the tip contains
contaminants, it cannot move freely and the
Tono-Pen AVIA Vet may have erratic readings
and then show a
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verification.
1. Remove Ocu-Film + tip cover from the tonometer, if one is installed.
2. Using canned air, place the tip of the Transducer Assembly
against the outlet of the canned air as shown in Figure 17.
3. Blow the canned air into the tip of the tonometer for approximately
3 seconds.
Note:
It is necessary to blow canned air directly into the tip so that
the contaminants are pushed out.
4. After cleaning the tip with compressed air, the Transducer
Assembly will be cold. Allow the Transducer Assembly to warm
to room temperature.
5. Perform the tonometer verification as indicated in the Tono-Pen
AVIA Vet Tonometer Verification section of this manual.
Note
: If the tonometer does not pass the verification procedure, then
repeat the above cleaning instructions. Do not clean more than
3 times in a row. If the tonometer still will not pass verification,
contact Reichert
.
Note
: When cleaning between patients is
required, the tip may be wiped down with a
paper towel or soft cloth lightly dampened
with alcohol. Refer to Figure 18.
Figure 17 - Cleaning
the Tip
Figure 18 - Wiping
Down the Tip
