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Form.No608354.RevA
Welch Allyn 3.5V Rechargeable Fiber Optic
Laryngoscope Handle
The battery handle consists of two sections: the main handle and the lamp holder car- |
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tridge assembly (see Figure). The lamp holder cartridge assembly and battery must be |
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removed prior to disinfection/sterilization. |
Main |
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Cleaning Procedure |
Handle |
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Main Handle Section |
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Remove the battery and lamp cartridge as described in the Repair/Maintenance sec- |
Cartridge |
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tion. The main handle section may then be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm |
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water solution. The main handle section may also be soaked in an enzymatic deter- |
Battery |
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gent following the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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Lamp Cartridge |
Bottom Cap |
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The lamp cartridge may be wiped clean with a mild detergent and water solution. DO |
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NOT ALLOW SOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CARTRIDGE. |
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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%) glutaraldehyde 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 illumination. Be sure a spare handle is readily available.
Conforming to ASTM F 1195 and ISO 7376-3
EN60601-1
Form.No608354.RevA
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 must be |
|
|
removed prior to disinfection/sterilization. |
Main |
|
|
||
Cleaning Procedure |
Handle |
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|
|
|
Main Handle Section |
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Remove the battery and lamp cartridge as described in the Repair/Maintenance sec- |
Cartridge |
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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- |
Battery |
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gent following the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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||
Lamp Cartridge |
Bottom Cap |
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The lamp cartridge may be wiped clean with a mild detergent and water solution. DO |
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|
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%) glutaraldehyde 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 illumination. Be sure a spare handle is readily available.
Conforming to ASTM F 1195 and ISO 7376-3
EN60601-1
Form.No608354.RevA
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 must be |
|
|
removed prior to disinfection/sterilization. |
Main |
|
|
||
Cleaning Procedure |
Handle |
|
|
|
|
Main Handle Section |
|
|
Remove the battery and lamp cartridge as described in the Repair/Maintenance sec- |
Cartridge |
|
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- |
Battery |
|
gent following the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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||
Lamp Cartridge |
Bottom Cap |
|
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%) glutaraldehyde 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 illumination. Be sure a spare handle is readily available.
Conforming to ASTM F 1195 and ISO 7376-3
EN60601-1
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