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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Cleaning & Disinfecting
Table 8. Cleaning Methods for Video Cables, Smart Cables, and Reusable VideoLaryngoscopes
CHEMICAL LEVEL COMPONENT CYCLES* CONDITIONS
Metrex
®
CaviCide
®
Cleaner
Blade 3000
Water temperature: 33–40°C (91–104°F)
Exposure: Spray all surfaces until drenched. Allow to remain wet
for 3 minutes. Brush all surfaces.
Rinse: Rinse for 5 minutes under running water. While rinsing,
use a soft-bristled brush and a syringe to flush and brush any
hard-to-reach areas.
Video Cable 3000
Water temperature: 33–40°C (91–104°F)
Exposure: Spray all surfaces until drenched. Allow to remain wet
for 5 minutes. Brush all surfaces. Rinse under running water for
3 minutes. Spray all surfaces until drenched. Allow to remain wet
for 10 minutes.
Rinse: Rinse under running water for 5 minutes. Fully immerse
in water and agitate for 2 minutes. Before removing from water,
brush the cable with a soft-bristled brush. Remove from water
and flush the connectors with running water and a syringe. Fully
immerse in fresh water and agitate for 2 minutes. Rinse under
running water for 1 minute.
Smart Cable 1500
Water temperature: 33–40°C (91–104°F)
Exposure: Spray all surfaces until drenched. Allow to remain wet
for 10 minutes. Brush all surfaces. Rinse under running water for
5 minutes. Spray all surfaces until drenched. Allow to remain wet
for 10 minutes.
Rinse: Rinse under running water for 5 minutes. Fully immerse
in water and agitate for 3 minutes. Before removing from water,
brush the cable with a soft-bristled brush. Remove from water
and flush the connectors with running water and a syringe. Fully
immerse in fresh water and agitate for 3 minutes. Rinse under
running water for 2 minutes.
Getinge
®
Tec Wash III
†
Cleaner
Blade 3000
Water temperature: 20–40°C (68–104°F)
Exposure: Soak for 3 minutes. Brush all surfaces.
Rinse: Rinse for 3 minutes under running water.
Video Cable 3000
Metrex
®
EmPower
™
Cleaner
Blade 3000
Water temperature: 19–29°C (66–84°F)
Exposure: Prepare solution at 1ounce/gallon (7.81 mL/L). Soak
component for 3 minutes. Before removing from solution, brush
all surfaces and pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas.
Rinse: Rinse for 3 minutes under running water.
Video Cable 3000
Smart Cable 1500