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a. Repeat step 5 two additional times using fresh warm tap water each time.
b. Rinse under running tap water to ensure water reaches hard to reach areas. Activate
while rinsing until all visible evidence of detergent is removed.
6. Visually inspect the camera head for visible soil and remove if required.
7. Dry the equipment with a lint-free soft cloth. Wipe the card edge connector with 70% isopropyl
alcohol to remove any residual detergent.
a. Do not allow exposed glass windows to air dry. 70% isopropyl alcohol may be
applied to glass surfaces with a soft cotton applicator to prevent streaks and
spots. Dry the surfaces thoroughly with a cotton applicator after applying the
alcohol.
8. After cleaning, inspect the camera head assembly and camera head cable for cleanliness and
damage.
9. CAUTION: Inspect the camera head cable for breaks and cuts. Camera heads with damaged
cables should not be sterilized or disinfected. Return camera heads with damaged cables to
Arthrex for repair.
10. Before sterilization and/or disinfection, coil the camera head cable into loops at least six inches in
diameter. Do not kink or twist the cable.
3.3.3 Sterilization of the AR-3210 Camera Heads
Sterilization Protocols Validated
PRECAUTION: After sterilization, set the AR-3210 Camera Heads aside for 15 minutes to allow equipment to cool
before connecting to the CCU or attaching to a scope.
AR-3210-XXXX Camera Heads are validated for Sterilization Assurance using the Steris systems
listed below, and following the manufacturer’s instructions.
V-PRO 1 Plus [Non-Lumen Cycle]
V-PRO maX [Non-Lumen Cycle]
V-PRO 1
AR-3210 Camera Heads are validated for Sterilization Assurance using the Sterrad System 100S,
System NX and System 100NX. Follow the Sterrad Instructions for use.