Welch Allyn Rechargeable laryngoscope handles User Manual

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Rechargeable laryngoscope handles
Directions for use

Intended use

The rechargeable laryngoscope handle is an accessory used with compatible rigid laryngoscope blades
which are used to examine and visualize a patient’s airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.

About this document

These directions for use apply to Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable laryngoscope handles:
60713, 60835 (2.5V & 3.5V fiber optic) and 60710 & 60720 (2.5V standard).

Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable fiber optic laryngoscope handles (60713 & 60835) may be used with
Welch Allyn fiber optic laryngoscope blades MacIntosh REF: 6906X, English MacIntosh REF: 6921X,
and Miller REF: 6806X.

Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable standard laryngoscope handles (60710 & 60720) may be used with
Welch Allyn standard laryngoscope blades MacIntosh REF: 6904X, English MacIntosh REF: 6924X,
and Miller REF: 6804X and REF 68470 (standard).

Warnings and cautions

WARNING: Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable laryngoscope handles must be reprocessed after each use.
WARNING: The reprocessing procedure and the equi pment and materials described must be followed

and conducted by persons trained and familiar with medical device reprocessing.

WARNING: Consult cleaning and disinfecting agent manufacturer instruction s for their

proper preparation and use.

WARNING: Repeated reprocessing may degrade elements of the handle. Follow inspection procedures

to assure damage has not occurred to the handle.

WARNING: High level disinfection and/or sterilization are not achieved by these methods.
WARNING: Lamps, if left illuminated, could generate sufficient heat to cause burns.
WARNING: Discard any component that shows evidence of damage or
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment. Any modification of this equipment may lead to patient injury.

Any modification of this equipment voids the product warranty.

WARNING: Personnel shall follow their facility policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal

protective equipment when handling potentially contaminated equipment.

WARNING: Laryngoscope equipment is not suitable for use in intense magneti c fields.

deterioration.

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to this handle.
CAUTION: Do not immerse/soak handle, damage to handle may occur.
CAUTION: Only use lamp specified. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage or poor

performance of the handle.

CAUTION: If the device will be unused for several months or longer, remove the batteries prior to

storing the device.

2 Directions for use Welch Allyn rechargeable fiber optic and standard
laryngoscope handles

Reprocessing instructions

These reprocessing instructions refer to procedures for cleaning and intermediate level disinfection.
Rechargeable laryngoscope handles must be reprocessed prior to first use and between each use
using the following method as outlined in this document:

• Cleaning and intermediate level disinfection

Welch Allyn has validated the above instruction as being capable of preparing these laryngoscope
handles for re-use. The user must ensure that the reprocessing as actually performed by the user's
personnel, with the user's equipment and materials, achieves the desired result. This may require
validation and routine monitoring of the user's actual process

Cleaning and intermediate level disinfection instructions

Point of use: 1. Separate blade assembly from handle (see Figure 1)

and place handle into suitable containment for
subsequent reprocessing. Do not place handle with

Preparation for
decontamination:

sharp devices.

2. Prevent the handle from drying (i.e. wrap/cover in moist
germicidal wipe).

1. Select an appropriate quaternary ammonium
isopropanol-based germicidal cleaning wipe labeled
suitable for use on healthcare equipment and capable
of intermediate level disinfection. Reference EPA­registered disinfectants:
http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/chemregindex.htm
Outside of the U.S., please consult applicable
regulatory body for equivalent quaternary ammonium
isopropanol germicidal cleaner.

2. For 60710 & 60720 standard handle; unscrew bottom
cap (5) of handle counterclockwise, remove battery
(4) and separate handle (2 and 3). See Figure 2.

For 60713 & 60835 fiber optic handles; unscrew
bottom cap (5) of handle counterclockwise, remove
battery (4) and lamp cartridge (3). See Figure 3.

3. Set battery aside.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Directions for use Welch Allyn rechargeable fiber optic and standard 3

laryngoscope handles

Initial cleaning and
disinfection:

1. Follow the germicidal wipe manufacturer’s instructions
to clean all exposed surfaces of handle parts, bottom
cap (and lamp cartridge for 60713 & 60835).

2. If necessary, brush with a dry, soft-bristled brush and
re-wipe to loosen/remove excessive visible soil.

3. After all visible soil is removed, re-wipe to wet all
surfaces and allow adequate contact time for
disinfection as directed by the germicidal wipe
manufacturer.

CAUTION: Only use quaternary ammonium
isopropanol based germicidal wipes.

Drying:
Maintenance,

inspection and
testing

Allow components to air dry.

1. Inspect each component areas noted below for
damage or deterioration:

•

In Figure 2, inspect (1) REF 60710 or 60720,
(2) Handle Top, (3) Handle Bottom, (4) Battery, and
(5) Bottom cap

•

In Figure 3, inspect (1) REF 60713 or 60835,
(2) Handle, (3) Lamp cartridge assembly, (4) Battery,
and (5) Bottom cap

WARNING: Discard any component that
shows evidence of damage or deterioration.

Contact Welch Allyn for component replacement.

2. Reassemble handle and charge battery as
described under Battery Charging Instructions.

3. Attach handle to a clean and disinfected test blade
assembly in known working condition. Verify that:

• Blade assembly engages and locks onto handle.

• Blade assembly deploys into its locked position on

handle AND lamp illuminates.

• Light output is satisfactory.

If the lamp fails to light or output is low, check or
replace the lamp and/or batteries.

Intermediate level
disinfection

Re-wipe to wet all surfaces and allow adequate contact time for
disinfection as directed by the germicidal wipe manufacturer.

Storage

Store handle per facility practice to allow device to remain
clean, dry, and ready for service.

End of reprocessing instructions for cleaning and intermediate level disinfection.