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6 Cleaning and Sterilization
6.1 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
CAUTION:
During use the internal components of the iLase under the cover may become hot to the touch.
Allow the iLase to cool for a few minutes before removing the cover for cleaning and sterilization.
The iLase must be cleaned prior to use on each patient.
Cleaning must be performed within a
maximum of one (1) hour after the procedure, and prior to sterilization.
Manual cleaning is
recommended.
Prepare a cleaning solution per the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a commercially available
surgical instrument detergent/enzymatic cleaning solution with a pH of 7.0, such as Enzol®, or a
similar enzymatic presoak and cleaner. Follow the instructions for disposal of used solution.
To disinfect the iLase main body and battery, perform the following steps in the indicated order:
1
Place the iLase in STANDBY mode.
2
Wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling the contaminated main body and battery.
3
Remove the used tip from the cover (if present) and dispose of in a biohazard medical waste
Sharps container.
4
Remove the battery from the main body and set it aside.
5
Pull the iLase cover forward and slide it off the body of the main body.
6
To disinfect the main body, wipe with an appropriate disinfecting solution,such as Cavidice
®
or a
similar quaternary ammonium compound product (containing 20% alcohol or less) and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
CLEANING THE COVER
1
Rinse the cover under lukewarm water (22 - 43º C) for a
minimum of 10 seconds
to remove gross soil.
2
Soak a piece of gauze in the cleaning solution and wrap the handpiece cover. Leave it
wrapped for a minimum of 10 minutes. Unwrap, and using a soft-bristled brush dipped in the
cleaning solution, gently brush the cover for
at least 15 seconds
.
3
Rinse the cover under lukewarm running tap water (22 - 43º C) for a minimum of 10 seconds and
dry with a lint-free cloth.
4
Visually inspect the cover for any residual soil. If present, repeat steps 1 through 3 until residual
soil is removed.
