Verathon RIGID STYLET User guide

GLIDERITE

RIGID STYLET

Operations & Maintenance Manual

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GLIDERITE

RIGID STYLET

Operations & Maintenance Manual

Effective: June 4, 2020

Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this

device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

To obtain additional information regarding your GlideScope system or GlideRite Rigid Stylet,

please contact Verathon Customer Careor visit verathon.com/global-support.

Verathon Inc.

20001 North Creek Parkway

Bothell, WA 98011 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone] (US and Canada only)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

verathon.com

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1096 BL Amsterdam

The Netherlands

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Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC

Verathon Medical (Australia) Pty Limited

Within Australia: 1800 613 603 Tel / 1800 657 970 Fax

International: [phone] Tel / [phone] Fax

Copyright © 2020 by Verathon Inc. All rights reserved.

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Burnaby, BC V5C 5A9

Canada

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Unit 9, 39 Herbert Street

St Leonards NSW 2065

Australia

GlideScope, the GlideScope symbol, GlideRite, Verathon, and the Verathon Torch symbol are trademarks of Verathon Inc. All other
brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Not all Verathon Inc. products shown or described in this manual are available for commercial sale in all countries.

Information in this manual may change at any time without notice. For the most up-to-date information, see the documentation
available at verathon.com/product-documentation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 1

Product Description ............................................................................................................................................1

Statement of Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................1

Statement of Prescription ....................................................................................................................................1

Notice to All Users ..............................................................................................................................................1

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................4

USING THE STYLET ...............................................................................................................................................5

Procedure 1. Use the GlideRite Rigid Stylet .................................................................................................5

REPROCESSING ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 7

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................7

Dimensions .........................................................................................................................................................7

GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................................8

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GlideRite Rigid Stylet was designed to help enable the placement of an endotracheal tube (also known
as an ETT or ET tube). The rigidity of this reusable stylet helps the user manipulate the tube as desired for
intubation. The stylet is for use in 6.0mm and larger endotracheal tubes.

STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE

To provide support for an endotracheal tube during intubation.

STATEMENT OF PRESCRIPTION

Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

NOTICE TO ALL USERS

Verathon recommends that all users read this manual before using the GlideRite Rigid Stylet. Failure to do
so may result in injury to the patient, may compromise the performance of the stylet, and may void the
warranty. Verathon recommends that new users:

• Obtain instruction from a qualified individual

• Practice using the stylet on a mannequin before clinical use

• Acquire clinical training experience on patients without airway abnormalities

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WARNINGS

Warnings indicate that injury, death, or other serious adverse reactions may result from use or misuse of the
device. Please heed the following warnings.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Do not allow the stylet to advance past the vocal cords; the ventilation tube should be advanced
off the stylet and into the airway. The stylet must not advance into the glottis under any
circumstances.

During use, the stylet should not protrude beyond the end of the endotracheal tube.

Do not use the product if it appears damaged. Inspect the product before each use.

WARNING

This product is not shipped in sterile condition. Clean it, and apply either high-level disinfection
or sterilization, before its first use. Failure to do so increases the risk of infection.

WARNING

The stylet is considered a semi-critical device that may come into contact with the airway. It
must be thoroughly cleaned and undergo high-level disinfection or sterilization after eachuse.

WARNING

Because the product may be contaminated with human blood or body fluids capable of
transmitting pathogens, all cleaning facilities must be in compliance with (U.S.) OSHA Standard
29CFR1910.1030 “Bloodborne Pathogens” or an equivalent standard.

WARNING

This product may only be cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized by using the approved processes
provided in the GlideScope and GlideRite Products Reprocessing Manual (part number
0900-5032). Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization methods listed are recommended by
Verathon based on efficacy or compatibility with component materials.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of cytotoxic residual when cleaning with Metrex CaviCide, thoroughly rinse
the component as instructed in the GlideScope and GlideRite Products Reprocessing Manual
(part number 0900-5032).

WARNING

Verathon has conducted no analysis to establish the compatibility of this product with
environments where magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment is installed. Because of this,
the owner of this product must exclude it from any magnetic resonance (MR) environment.

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INTRODUCTION

The GlideRite Rigid Stylet is specifically designed to work with GlideScope video laryngoscopes. The angle of
the GlideRite Rigid Stylet complements the unique angle of the GlideScope instrument to help facilitate quick
placement of an endotracheal tube and to help reduce patient trauma.

Figure 1. GlideRite Rigid Stylet and GlideScope Titanium Reusable Video Laryngoscope

FE AT URES

• Provides maneuverability for placement of an endotracheal tube

• Constructed of durable, reusable stainless steel

• Easy to high-level disinfect or sterilize in an autoclave

• Designed for use with endotracheal tubes 6.0mm and larger

• Convenient and cost-effective

• Easy to use, learn, and teach

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USING THE STYLET

PRocEdURE 1. USE THE GLIdERITE RIGId STYLET

Do not bend or attempt to reshape the stylet. The shape of the stylet is designed to complement the curve
of GlideScope video laryngoscopes.

1. Ensure the stylet has been high-level disinfected or sterilized. For more information, refer
to the GlideScope and GlideRite Products Reprocessing Manual, which is available at

verathon.com/product-documentation.

2. Inspect the stylet for damage. If there is any damage, discard it and contact Verathon Customer Care or
your local representative to order a new stylet.

3. Load the endotracheal tube onto the stylet. Ensure that the distal end of the stylet does not extend
beyond the distal end of the ET tube.

4. Insert the ET tube behind or immediately adjacent to the GlideScope video laryngoscope.

5. Position the ET tube at the opening of the vocal cords. Do not advance the stylet past the vocal cords.

6. When the ET tube is engaged in the glottic opening, extract the stylet 5cm (2in) by pushing up on the
thumb tab of the stylet. This partial removal of the stylet from the ET tube softens the tip, allowing the
tube to pass through the vocal cords.

5cm (2in)

7. Position the ET tube as per standard practice.

8. Remove the stylet from the ET tube.

9. Optionally, to prevent contaminants from drying onto the surface of the stylet, apply a pre-cleaner. Bodily
contaminants tend to become securely attached to solid surfaces when dried, making removal difficult.

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REPROCESSING

The GlideRite Rigid Stylet is a reusable device that requires cleaning and either high-level disinfection or
sterilization prior to first use and between uses. For information about the cleaning, disinfection, and
sterilization requirements for this component, refer to the GlideScope and GlideRite Products Reprocessing
Manual, which is available at verathon.com/product-documentation.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1. GlideRite Rigid Stylet Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Expected product life: 100cycles

Temperature: 10–40°C (50 –10 4°F)

Operating conditions:

Shipping and storage conditions:

DIMENSIONS

Table 2. GlideRite Rigid Stylet Dimensions

Relative humidity: 10–95%

Atmospheric pressure: 700–1060 hPa

Temperature: -20– 45°C (-4–113°F)

Relative humidity: 10–95%

Atmospheric pressure: 440 –1060 hPa

GLIDERITE RIGID STYLET (0803‑0009)

Specification Value

Handle width (A) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Handle length (B) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Stylet rod length (C) 266 mm (10.5 in)

Distal tip diameter (D) 5 mm (0.2 in)

A

B

C

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GLOSSARY

The following table provides definitions for specialized terms used in this manual or on the product itself. For
a full list of caution, warning, and informational symbols used on this and other Verathon products, please
refer to the Verathon Symbol Glossary at verathon.com/symbols.

TERM DEFINITION

AER Automated endoscope reprocessor

C Celsius

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (U.S.)

cm Centimeter

CSA Canadian Standards Association

ETT Endotracheal tube

F Fahrenheit

hPa Hectopascal

in Inch

L Liter

mL Milliliter

mm Millimeter

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (federal agency in U.S.)

Purewater

Water that is suitable for high-level disinfection according to local regulations
and your medical facility

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