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Caution:
Before each cleaning or disinfection / insertion, a leak test (see chapter 9.3) must be carried out. In
case of leakage, the Rhino Laryngoscope must be discarded immediately and sent to the manufac-
turer for repair. In case of leakage, the disinfection will be ineffective!
Pre-cleaning
:
Pre-cleaning with pre-soaked cloths with 0.5 % Dr. Weigert neodisher Mediclean forte® until the in-
strument is visually clean.
Caution:
Please do not exert great mechanical forces on the flexible end of the endoscope when wiping it, the
light guides inside could be damaged (breakage).
Cleaning
Cleaning agent: 0.5 % Dr. Weigert neodisher Mediclean forte®.
Disinfection
Disinfectant: 1.0 % Dr. Weigert neodisher endo SEPT PAC
Automatic cleaning and disinfection process with programme no. 22 NORMAL-PAA with the following
settings:
Step Pre-cleaning for 4 minutes
Step Emptying
Step Cleaning 0.5% at 37°C for 6 minutes
Step Cleaning 0.5% at 43°C for 6 minutes
Step Emptying
Step Intermediate rinse for 2 minutes
Step chemical disinfection with 1% disinfectant at 25°C for 10 minutes.
Step Emptying
Step Final cleaning at 20°C for 4 minutes
Caution:
Usually the laryngoscope is connected to the automatic pressure monitoring system during machine
cleaning. If this is not done, we recommend using the optionally available cover cap M-860-0003-
0086-P to protect the valve connection.
It is also recommended to use this cover cap for manual cleaning.
Fig. 5, Cover cap Article number M-860-0003-0086-P
