32 Chapter 8 Maintenance
Cleaning the Camera
If the camera is visibly contaminated with blood and/or body fluids, you must clean the camera before
disinfecting it.
To clean the camera, follow these steps:
1 Dampen (not soaked) a lint-free cloth with lukewarm water.
2 Remove the blood and/or body fluids with the dampened lint-free cloth.
Disinfecting the Camera
Before each patient, the camera must be thoroughly disinfected.
To adequately disinfect the camera, follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions for the
appropriate contact time.
To disinfect the camera, follow these steps:
1 Remove the protective sheath.
2 Remove all visible soil (see “Cleaning the Camera” ).
3 Dampen (not soaked) a lint-free cloth with 0.525% sodium hypochlorite or use a 1/10 dilution of
5.25% sodium hypochlorite or household bleach (for example, if in the USA, use GLUCO-CHLOR
wipes).
4 Wipe thoroughly all surfaces of the camera.
5 Allow to dry in the open air for a minimum of 5 minutes.
Visually Inspecting the Camera for Damage
Visually inspect the camera for signs of deterioration, such as the buttons or the cable. If damage is
noted, do not use the camera and contact your representative.
Important: If the camera is visibly soiled, it must be thoroughly
cleaned prior to disinfecting, see “Cleaning the Camera” .
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