Welch Allyn Laryngoscopy User manual
Battery
Instructions Menu
Main
Handle
be
must
Form No. 608354 Rev. A
Cartridge
Bottom Cap
EN60601-1
Conforming to ASTM F 1195 and ISO 7376-3
Welch Allyn 3.5V Rechargeable Fiber Optic
Laryngoscope Handle
The battery handle consists of two sections: the main handle and the lamp holder car-
tridge assembly (see Figure). The lamp holder cartridge assembly and battery
Cleaning Procedure
Main Handle Section
Remove the battery and lamp cartridge as described in the Repair/Maintenance sec-
tion. The main handle section may then be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm
water solution. The main handle section may also be soaked in an enzymatic deter-
gent following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Lamp Cartridge
The lamp cartridge may be wiped clean with a mild detergent and water solution. DO
NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE.
Disinfection/Sterilization
Main Handle Section
Remove battery and lamp cartridge before subjecting handle to any of the following processes.
After removing the battery and lamp cartridge, the main handle can be soaked in a 14 day (2.4 - 2.6%) glutaral-
dehyde solution following manufacturer’s instructions for exposure time and temperature.
Steam autoclave is appropriate. do not exceed temperature of 280°F (138°C) and pressure of 28 psi. DO NOT
FLASH AUTOCLAVE.
Ethylene Oxide - is appropriate with gas concentrations of 10% - 100%, do not exceed 131°F (55°C). Maximum
4 hours exposure time. Aerate 12-16 hours at 120° F (49°C) following process.
Steris™ System I - Remove bottom cap, batteries, and lamp cartridge to allow solution to flow through handle.
Lamp Cartridge
Lamp cartridge can be wiped with cloth dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO
ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE.
The lamp cartridge CANNOT be SOAKED OR AUTOCLAVED.
May be ethylene oxide sterilized (see above). Lamp should be left in.
Test Procedure
Laryngoscope blades and handles should always be tested after cleaning/disinfection/sterilization and prior to
use.
To check, connect the laryngoscope blade to the handle and pull open to the “on” position. If the unit fails to
light or flickers, check the lamp/batteries.
Be sure adequate supplies of spare lamps, batteries, and replacement parts are readily available.
If problem still persists, contact Welch Allyn Customer Service.
Note: Power outputs from rechargeable batteries may fall rapidly during use, resulting in rapid failure of illumi-
removed prior to disinfection/sterilization.
Battery
Main
Handle
be
must
Cartridge
Bottom Cap
nation. Be sure a spare handle is readily available.
EN60601-1
Conforming to ASTM F 1195 and ISO 7376-3
Form No. 608354 Rev. A
Welch Allyn 3.5V Rechargeable Fiber Optic
Laryngoscope Handle
The battery handle consists of two sections: the main handle and the lamp holder car-
tridge assembly (see Figure). The lamp holder cartridge assembly and battery
Cleaning Procedure
Main Handle Section
Remove the battery and lamp cartridge as described in the Repair/Maintenance sec-
tion. The main handle section may then be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm
water solution. The main handle section may also be soaked in an enzymatic deter-
gent following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Lamp Cartridge
The lamp cartridge may be wiped clean with a mild detergent and water solution. DO
NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE.
Disinfection/Sterilization
Main Handle Section
Remove battery and lamp cartridge before subjecting handle to any of the following processes.
After removing the battery and lamp cartridge, the main handle can be soaked in a 14 day (2.4 - 2.6%) glutaral-
dehyde solution following manufacturer’s instructions for exposure time and temperature.
Steam autoclave is appropriate. do not exceed temperature of 280°F (138°C) and pressure of 28 psi. DO NOT
FLASH AUTOCLAVE.
Ethylene Oxide - is appropriate with gas concentrations of 10% - 100%, do not exceed 131°F (55°C). Maximum
4 hours exposure time. Aerate 12-16 hours at 120° F (49°C) following process.
Steris™ System I - Remove bottom cap, batteries, and lamp cartridge to allow solution to flow through handle.
Lamp Cartridge
Lamp cartridge can be wiped with cloth dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO
ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE.
The lamp cartridge CANNOT be SOAKED OR AUTOCLAVED.
May be ethylene oxide sterilized (see above). Lamp should be left in.
Test Procedure
Laryngoscope blades and handles should always be tested after cleaning/disinfection/sterilization and prior to
use.
To check, connect the laryngoscope blade to the handle and pull open to the “on” position. If the unit fails to
light or flickers, check the lamp/batteries.
Be sure adequate supplies of spare lamps, batteries, and replacement parts are readily available.
If problem still persists, contact Welch Allyn Customer Service.
Note: Power outputs from rechargeable batteries may fall rapidly during use, resulting in rapid failure of illumi-
nation. Be sure a spare handle is readily available.
EN60601-1
Conforming to ASTM F 1195 and ISO 7376-3
be
must
removed prior to disinfection/sterilization.
Battery
Main
Handle
Cartridge
Bottom Cap
Form No. 608354 Rev. A
Welch Allyn 3.5V Rechargeable Fiber Optic
Laryngoscope Handle
The battery handle consists of two sections: the main handle and the lamp holder car-
tridge assembly (see Figure). The lamp holder cartridge assembly and battery
removed prior to disinfection/sterilization.
Cleaning Procedure
Main Handle Section
Remove the battery and lamp cartridge as described in the Repair/Maintenance sec-
tion. The main handle section may then be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm
water solution. The main handle section may also be soaked in an enzymatic deter-
gent following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Lamp Cartridge
The lamp cartridge may be wiped clean with a mild detergent and water solution. DO
NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE.
Disinfection/Sterilization
Main Handle Section
Remove battery and lamp cartridge before subjecting handle to any of the following processes.
After removing the battery and lamp cartridge, the main handle can be soaked in a 14 day (2.4 - 2.6%) glutaral-
dehyde solution following manufacturer’s instructions for exposure time and temperature.
Steam autoclave is appropriate. do not exceed temperature of 280°F (138°C) and pressure of 28 psi. DO NOT
FLASH AUTOCLAVE.
Ethylene Oxide - is appropriate with gas concentrations of 10% - 100%, do not exceed 131°F (55°C). Maximum
4 hours exposure time. Aerate 12-16 hours at 120° F (49°C) following process.
Steris™ System I - Remove bottom cap, batteries, and lamp cartridge to allow solution to flow through handle.
Lamp Cartridge
Lamp cartridge can be wiped with cloth dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO
ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE.
The lamp cartridge CANNOT be SOAKED OR AUTOCLAVED.
May be ethylene oxide sterilized (see above). Lamp should be left in.
Test Procedure
Laryngoscope blades and handles should always be tested after cleaning/disinfection/sterilization and prior to
use.
To check, connect the laryngoscope blade to the handle and pull open to the “on” position. If the unit fails to
light or flickers, check the lamp/batteries.
Be sure adequate supplies of spare lamps, batteries, and replacement parts are readily available.
If problem still persists, contact Welch Allyn Customer Service.
Note: Power outputs from rechargeable batteries may fall rapidly during use, resulting in rapid failure of illumi-
nation. Be sure a spare handle is readily available.
Lamp
Holder
C art ridg e
A ssem bly
Lamp
Holder
Cartridge
Assembly
Printed in the USA
Form No. 608354 Rev. A
Lamp
Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Canada
Holder
Lamp
Holder
RECYCLE BATTERY RECYCLE BATTERY
C art ridg e
Cartridge
Authorized European Representative Address:
European Regulatory Manager
Welch Allyn, Ltd.
Kells Road, Navan
County Meath, Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353-46-79060 / Fax: +353-46-27128
Battery Lamp Lamp Cartridge
No.
Model
4341 State Street Road 160 Matheson Blvd. East
Skaneateles Falls, NY Mississauga, Ontario
13153-0220 CANADA L4Z 1V4
necessary, the glass may be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton ball moistened in alco-
hol.
tect lamp’s glass against abrasion and scratches. Dispose of lamp with care.
Style
within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive”.
tested to and conforms with the provisions noted
“The CE mark on this product indicates it has been
: ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL SHALL USE A LARYNGOSCOPE FOR INTUBATION.
Outer
Outer
Lamp
Shroud
Shroud
Lamp
Repair/Maintenance
Battery Replacement
performance and is recommended for replacement.
1. Unscrew bottom cap and remove battery.
2. A Nickel-Cadmium battery is supplied with your handle for maximum
3. Replace with appropriate size battery and replace bottom cap.
Instructions for Recycling Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries
Welch Allyn now employs the services of an agency which can disassem-
ble and recycle all components of nickel-cadmium batteries so that nothing
gets land-filled or incinerated. Should you wish to dispose of your
expended Welch Allyn rechargeable battery via recycling (in the US and
Lamp
Canada only), please send to:
Lamp
Holder
C art ridg e
Assembly
Holder
Cartridge
Assembly
For locations outside the U.S. and Canada consult your local recycling authority for correct disposal of battery.
in main handle. Prior to removal, allow lamp time to cool. Remove by applying finger pressure in the
direction shown by the arrow.
Lamp Replacement
1. Unscrew bottom cap counterclockwise and remove battery. Lamp holder cartridge assembly will remain
handle.
2. Remove outer shroud from holder by rotating shroud counterclockwise.
3. Next, remove lamp by rotating counterclockwise.
4. Replace lamp with Welch Allyn lamp #00300 (Specification 3.5V, 2.7W, Halogen HPX).
CAUTION: Be sure lamp’s glass envelope is clean and free of any fingerprints after assembly. If
5. Be sure lamp and lamp shroud are sufficiently tightened before replacing lamp holder cartridge in main
CAUTION: Halogen lamps are pressurized to provide maximum efficiency and illumination. Pro-
6. To replace lamp holder cartridge in the main handle, invert handle. Then gently slide the cartridge down
the inside of handle, tipping it side to side until the holder exits opening on top.
7. Insert battery and apply slight pressure to set the cartridge in place. Replace bottom cap and tighten.
Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Reference Chart
3.5V Rechargeable 60835 Welch Allyn 72200 00300 608351-501
Customer Service
4341 State Street Road
PO Box 220
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA
Telephone: (315) 685-4560
www.welchallyn.com
WARNING
Use of instrument in presence of intense magnetic fields should present no problems.
Printed in the USA
Form No. 608354 Rev. A
Lamp
Outer
Outer
Lamp
Shroud
Shroud
Lamp
Holder
Lamp
Holder
C art ridg e
Cartridge
Authorized European Representative Address:
European Regulatory Manager
Welch Allyn, Ltd.
Kells Road, Navan
County Meath, Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353-46-79060 / Fax: +353-46-27128
Battery Lamp Lamp Cartridge
Repair/Maintenance
Battery Replacement
1. Unscrew bottom cap and remove battery.
2. A Nickel-Cadmium battery is supplied with your handle for maximum
No.
Model
Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Canada
RECYCLE BATTERY RECYCLE BATTERY
4341 State Street Road 160 Matheson Blvd. East
Skaneateles Falls, NY Mississauga, Ontario
13153-0220 CANADA L4Z 1V4
performance and is recommended for replacement.
3. Replace with appropriate size battery and replace bottom cap.
Instructions for Recycling Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries
Welch Allyn now employs the services of an agency which can disassem-
ble and recycle all components of nickel-cadmium batteries so that nothing
gets land-filled or incinerated. Should you wish to dispose of your
expended Welch Allyn rechargeable battery via recycling (in the US and
Lamp
Canada only), please send to:
Lamp
Holder
C art ridg e
A ssem bly
Holder
Cartridge
Assembly
For locations outside the U.S. and Canada consult your local recycling authority for correct disposal of battery.
in main handle. Prior to removal, allow lamp time to cool. Remove by applying finger pressure in the
direction shown by the arrow.
Lamp Replacement
1. Unscrew bottom cap counterclockwise and remove battery. Lamp holder cartridge assembly will remain
2. Remove outer shroud from holder by rotating shroud counterclockwise.
3. Next, remove lamp by rotating counterclockwise.
necessary, the glass may be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton ball moistened in alco-
hol.
4. Replace lamp with Welch Allyn lamp #00300 (Specification 3.5V, 2.7W, Halogen HPX).
CAUTION: Be sure lamp’s glass envelope is clean and free of any fingerprints after assembly. If
5. Be sure lamp and lamp shroud are sufficiently tightened before replacing lamp holder cartridge in main
tect lamp’s glass against abrasion and scratches. Dispose of lamp with care.
Style
handle.
CAUTION: Halogen lamps are pressurized to provide maximum efficiency and illumination. Pro-
the inside of handle, tipping it side to side until the holder exits opening on top.
6. To replace lamp holder cartridge in the main handle, invert handle. Then gently slide the cartridge down
3.5V Rechargeable 60835 Welch Allyn 72200 00300 608351-501
7. Insert battery and apply slight pressure to set the cartridge in place. Replace bottom cap and tighten.
Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Reference Chart
within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive”.
tested to and conforms with the provisions noted
“The CE mark on this product indicates it has been
: ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL SHALL USE A LARYNGOSCOPE FOR INTUBATION.
Customer Service
4341 State Street Road
PO Box 220
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA
Telephone: (315) 685-4560
www.welchallyn.com
WARNING
Use of instrument in presence of intense magnetic fields should present no problems.
Printed in the USA
Form No. 608354 Rev. A
Lamp
Outer
Outer
Lamp
Shroud
Shroud
Lamp
Holder
Lamp
Holder
C art ridg e
Cartridge
Repair/Maintenance
Battery Replacement
1. Unscrew bottom cap and remove battery.
2. A Nickel-Cadmium battery is supplied with your handle for maximum
Authorized European Representative Address:
European Regulatory Manager
Welch Allyn, Ltd.
Kells Road, Navan
County Meath, Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353-46-79060 / Fax: +353-46-27128
Battery Lamp Lamp Cartridge
No.
Model
Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Canada
RECYCLE BATTERY RECYCLE BATTERY
4341 State Street Road 160 Matheson Blvd. East
Skaneateles Falls, NY Mississauga, Ontario
13153-0220 CANADA L4Z 1V4
performance and is recommended for replacement.
3. Replace with appropriate size battery and replace bottom cap.
Instructions for Recycling Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries
Welch Allyn now employs the services of an agency which can disassem-
ble and recycle all components of nickel-cadmium batteries so that nothing
gets land-filled or incinerated. Should you wish to dispose of your
expended Welch Allyn rechargeable battery via recycling (in the US and
Canada only), please send to:
For locations outside the U.S. and Canada consult your local recycling authority for correct disposal of battery.
in main handle. Prior to removal, allow lamp time to cool. Remove by applying finger pressure in the
direction shown by the arrow.
Lamp Replacement
1. Unscrew bottom cap counterclockwise and remove battery. Lamp holder cartridge assembly will remain
2. Remove outer shroud from holder by rotating shroud counterclockwise.
3. Next, remove lamp by rotating counterclockwise.
necessary, the glass may be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton ball moistened in alco-
hol.
4. Replace lamp with Welch Allyn lamp #00300 (Specification 3.5V, 2.7W, Halogen HPX).
CAUTION: Be sure lamp’s glass envelope is clean and free of any fingerprints after assembly. If
5. Be sure lamp and lamp shroud are sufficiently tightened before replacing lamp holder cartridge in main
tect lamp’s glass against abrasion and scratches. Dispose of lamp with care.
Style
handle.
CAUTION: Halogen lamps are pressurized to provide maximum efficiency and illumination. Pro-
the inside of handle, tipping it side to side until the holder exits opening on top.
6. To replace lamp holder cartridge in the main handle, invert handle. Then gently slide the cartridge down
7. Insert battery and apply slight pressure to set the cartridge in place. Replace bottom cap and tighten.
Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Reference Chart
3.5V Rechargeable 60835 Welch Allyn 72200 00300 608351-501
“The CE mark on this product indicates it has been
tested to and conforms with the provisions noted
within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive”.
: ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL SHALL USE A LARYNGOSCOPE FOR INTUBATION.
Customer Service
4341 State Street Road
PO Box 220
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA
Telephone: (315) 685-4560
www.welchallyn.com
WARNING
Use of instrument in presence of intense magnetic fields should present no problems.
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