Keratron
®
Scout Installation and Operating Manual
OPTIKON 2000
8 CLEANING, STERILIZATION AND MAINTAINANCE
The medical personnel must take the responsibility to keep existing instruments and
equipment functioning properly. The following simple steps serve as practical
guidelines in establishing your care and maintenance program.
8.1 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
The forehead-rest must be cleaned with alcohol or bactericide disinfectant before use
with any patient.
Sometimes, and whenever there is a possibility for skin allergy or cross infection, the
external black conical surface of the optical head can also be cleaned with
disinfectant, having care not to touch the two small photo-electronic tips of top of the
cone.
On special occurrences, or on a monthly basis, the optical head can be removed and
cleaned inside. To perform this operation you must:
•
Grab the mires cone by its round flap with your full hand and remove it.
•
Clean inside the hole by blowing with a cleaning compress air can (or by low-
pressure compress air).
•
Re-insert the “cone” in its proper position. Press it firmly against the
videokeratoscope.
•
Run a calibration, as described in the CALIBRATION SCREEN.
8.2 STERILIZATION
The Keratron
®
Scout videokeratoscope, computer and accessories used, but not
those intended for the intra-operatory use, do not require sterilization since they are
not expected to come in touch with the patient.
CAUTION: In intra-operative mode the Videokeratoscope shall be
covered with the proper disposable sterile sleeves just before use.
Refer to the relevant instructions for use for a proper use of the sleeves.
NOTE:
To maintain system safety, the compliance to EN60601-1 leakage current limits should be tested at
least once a year. Please, inquire with the Bioengineering Department in your clinic or with your local
Optikon Distributor/Service Center.
Cod. 161204EN
8-1
2008-12-03 Rev.B