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When brushing, care should be taken around the cable tips to prevent damage to the
optical fibers, otherwise light transmission loss can occur.
•
Do not sterilize in sterilization pouches when performing the Sterrad® sterilization
process. Doing so can result in damage to the device
•
Do not immerse or rinse the device in cold water or any other cold fluid. This could
cause glass fiber breakage which decreases light transmission.
•
Do not use a HIVAC sterilizer. The warranty is void is HIVAC sterilization is used.
4.3
Limitations on Reprocessing
•
Proper processing has a minimal effect on this device. End of life is normally
determined by wear and damage due to use.
•
Do not cross-sterilize the device. Using multiple sterilization methods can significantly
reduce the performance of the device.
•
Do not leave the device in solutions longer than necessary. This can accelerate normal
product aging.
•
Repeated sterilization via Sterrad 100NX® can degrade the product's cosmetic
appearance.
•
Damage incurred by improper processing will not be covered by the warranty.
4.4
Materials and Equipment
All materials and equipment required to reprocess the cable shall be supplied by the user
unless otherwise noted.
I I t t e e m m
A A l l l l p p h h a a s s e e s s
Gloves, eye protection,
etc.
C C l l e e a a n n i i n n g g
Water basin
Enzymatic detergent
Tap water
Syringe
2
Soft-bristle brush
3
Reverse osmosis/
deionized water
4
Clean cloth or filtered
pressurized air (≤40 psi)
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D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n
Wear protective equipment as required by the medical facility
and procedure.
Large enough to accommodate the device
1
Used in cleaning solution to remove surgical debris
To prepare cleaning solutions
To inject detergent into hard-to-reach areas of the device
To clean exterior of the device
To rinse the device
To assist with drying