MADSEN Alpha OAE+ Screener User Manual
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10.2
Eartips
Eartips are disposable and should not be cleaned.
Note: Eartips and the Alpha OAE+ Screener should be disposed of according to local regulations.
10.3
Cleaning Alpha OAE+
Before cleaning, switch off Alpha OAE+ and unplug it from any external power source.
Unplug the probe from Alpha OAE+.
Use a tissue moistened with cleaning fluid to clean the surface of the device.
To maximize the housing lifetime, avoid the following chemicals:
Isopropyl, 70%
Ethanol, >40% concentration
Formaldehyde
Dichloro-meta-xylenol 5-10%
If disinfecting Alpha OAE+ is considered necessary, some suitable alternatives are cleaning agents that contain:
Hydrogen peroxide, 3%, 30%
Peracetic acid 0.5-5%
Sodium hypochlorite 1-10%
Glutaraldehyde 2-5%
Ortho-phthalaldehyde (a.k.a. OPA) 0.5-2%
Chlorhexidingluconat 2-4%
Warning: You should ensure that moisture does not enter the probe, the sockets (data interface connector and probe plugs), or the test
cavity.
Warning: Never immerse Alpha OAE+ into water or other cleaning solutions.
Note: Use of cleaning agents other than those recommended in the user manual can cause damage to the device (for example, stress cracks in
molded plastic).
10.3.1
Cleaning the built-in test cavity
Use a tissue moistened with any of the recommended disinfectant agents described in Cleaning Alpha OAE+ to clean the entry surface of the
test cavity.
Warning: Make sure that no liquid enters the test cavity.
If the test cavity has been contaminated with debris from the probe tip, make sure that the test cavity cannot be used. You can adhere a
piece of tape across the entry hole and contact the authorized service department to clean and/or replace the test cavity.