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Caution:
Permanent immersion of the laryngoscope in concentrated alcohol will cause irreversible damage. If
necessary, perform a short wipe disinfection. However, make absolutely sure that the alcohol can
evaporate immediately after the wipe disinfection.
Attention:
Under no circumstances should the USB cable be immersed in the disinfectant. The cable may only
be cleaned and disinfected by wipe disinfection / surface disinfection.
8.1.3.
Final rinse
Remove the Rhino Laryngoscope and accessories from the disinfectant solution with fresh disposable
gloves. Place the disinfected laryngoscope in a basin / tub with microbiologically safe water (drinking
water quality). Use fresh water for each instrument. Rinse the Rhino laryngoscope outer surfaces thor-
oughly with microbiologically safe water.
8.2
Machine processes
We recommend the following procedures using the BHT INNOVA® E3 CMS DC washer-disinfector
from CANTEL GmbH or an equivalent machine with the settings given below.
Cleaning
Cleaning agent: 0.5 % Dr. Weigert neodisher Mediclean forte®
Automatic cleaning process with programme no. 24 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
Attention:
Before each cleaning or disinfection / insertion, a leak test (see chapter 8.3) 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.
Attention:
Please do not exert large mechanical forces on the flexible end of the endoscope when wiping it, the
light guides inside could be damaged (breakage).
CleaningCleaning agent
: 0.5 % Dr. Weigert neodisher Mediclean forte®.
DisinfectionDisinfectant
: 1.0 % Dr. Weigert neodisher endo SEPT PAC
