12.2.1
Recommended cleaning agents
Caution
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Use only the cleaning agents prescribed for cleaning the device.
For cleaning the device, we recommend that you only use non-alcohol-based disinfectant wipes (e.g. Audio wipe) or a
cloth dampened lightly with a recommended cleaning agent to ensure proper infection control and maximum lifetime of
the device.
The following chemical solutions are recommended:
Cabinet surface and probes
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Non-alcohol-based disinfectant wipes (e.g. Audio wipe)
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Ammonium compounds (e.g. dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride), in concentrations no stronger than 0.1 %.
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Aldehyde solutions (e.g. glutaraldehyde),
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Oxidizing agents (e.g. Hydrogen peroxide in concentrations no stronger than 3%)
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Ortho-phthalaldehyde in concentrations no stronger than 0.6 %.
Caution
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If plastic parts are soaked in a cleaning agent they will deteriorate.
12.2.2
Cleaning the probe and probe tip
Although the probes are designed to be easily cleaned, care should be taken to make sure that they last a long time.
Note
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Check the sound channels in the probe tip every time you have used the probe.Even small amounts of cerumen
or vernix can block the sound channels. Clean the sound channels if needed.
Note
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Accurate testing is only guaranteed if you use the eartips approved specifically for MADSEN Zodiac by Oto-
metrics.
Ear canal debris blocking the probe tubes can lead to abnormally large ear canal volume readings, leak messages, and other
odd results. Check the channels of the probe tip every time you use the probe. Even small amounts of cerumen or vernix
can block the probe channels.
Warning
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Fit a new probe tip on the probe if you have been testing on an infected ear canal. Cleaning the probe ring
may also be necessary.
Cleaning the probe
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Wipe the probe with a disinfectant wipe, such as Audio-wipes, between patients or replace it with a spare one.
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Wipe the cable with a disinfectant wipe, such as Audio-wipes.
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Wipe the probe home with a disinfectant wipe, such as Audio-wipes.
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