GlideScope Titanium - Procedure 4. Clean & Disinfect the Gliderite Rigid Stylet

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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Cleaning & Disinfecting
PROCEDURE 4. CLEAN & DISINFECT THE GLIDERITE RIGID STYLET
The GlideRite
®
Rigid Stylet is a reusable device that requires cleaning and either high-level disinfection or
sterilization prior to use.
In this procedure, the term pure water refers to water that is suitable for disinfection according to local
regulations and your medical facility.
Table 11. Cleaning and Disinfection Methods for the GlideRite Rigid Stylet
METHOD LEVEL CYCLES* CONDITIONS
Metrex
®
CaviCide
®
Cleaner 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.
Getinge
®
Tec Wash III Cleaner 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.
Metrex
®
EmPower
™
Cleaner 3000
Water temperature: 19–29°C (66–84°F)
Exposure: Prepare solution at 1ounce/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.
Pro-Line Solutions
EcoZyme
®
Cleaner 3000
Water temperature: 19–29°C (66–84°F)
Exposure: Prepare solution at 1ounce/gallon (7.81 mL/L) in
30–40°C (86–104°F) water. Soak component for 5minutes.
Before removing from solution, brush all surfaces and pay
special attention to hard-to-reach areas. Using a syringe,
flush the connectors.
Rinse: Rinse for 5minutes under running water.
Metrex
®
MetriCide
®
28
High 3000
Conditioning: 23–27°C (73–81°F)
Water temperature: 33–40°C (91–104°F)
Exposure: Soak for 20 minutes, ensuring that all air bubbles
are removed from the surface of the component.
Rinse: (3) 3-minute immersions in pure water, while agitating,
flushing, and brushing with a sterile, soft-bristled brush.
STERIS
®
Revital-Ox™
Resert
®
XLHLD
†
Revital-Ox™ Resert
®
HLD/Chemosterilant
†
Resert
®
XL HLD
†
High 3000
Conditioning: 20°C (68°F) or higher
Water Temperature: 20°C (68°F) or higher
Exposure: Soak for 8 minutes, ensuring that all air bubbles
are removed from the surface of the component.
Rinse: (1) 1-minute immersion with agitation in pure water.