HEIDELBERG Spectralis User Manual

SPECTRALIS Cleaning and Disinfection Quick Guide
Heidelberg Engineering recommends to clean the device after each use and disinfect the device
before and after each examination.
Where can I find instructions on how to clean/disinfect
my SPECTRALIS?
The SPECTRALIS Product Family Hardware Manual fully addresses the
cleaning and disinfection of both optical and non-optical surfaces. The
SPECTRALIS Product Family Hardware Manual can be downloaded
from our website:
https://business-lounge.heidelbergengineering.com/redirect/
service-support/user-manuals/
You will be forwarded to the Business Lounge login page. Please log in
with your Business Lounge user account to access the User Manuals page.
How should I clean/disinfect the optical surfaces of my SPECTRALIS?
Important Note:
Always use special cleaning products for optics or pure alcohol, such as ethanol or
isopropanol, with a minimum alcohol level of 99%.
Never use cleaning products that contain methanol.
Never use cleaning tissues or disinfectant wipes to clean the lens.
Always use a microfiber cloth for cleaning.
Never apply pressure while wiping.
A scratched lens might lead to artifacts in images.
When the device is not in use, protect the objective with the objective cover, and
protect the device with the dust cover.
Cleaning:
Remove the objective lens from the SPECTRALIS.
Remove particles of dust and/or dirt with an air bulb.
Clean the objective lens with gently circling movements using a dry microfiber cloth.

HEIDELBERG Spectralis Specifications

General

Scan Speed	Up to 85, 000 A-scans per second
Light Source	Superluminescent diode (SLD)
OCT Technology	Spectral-Domain OCT
Wavelength	870 nm
Fundus Imaging	Yes
Tracking System	TruTrack Active Eye Tracking
Fundus Imaging Modalities	Indocyanine Green Angiography
Field of View	Up to 55°
OCT Scan Patterns	Radial, Raster, Volume
Image Modes	En Face

Summary

Finding SPECTRALIS Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions

Cleaning and Disinfecting Optical Surfaces

Cleaning Optical Surfaces

Remove objective lens, use air bulb for dust, clean with dry microfiber cloth in circular movements.

Disinfecting Optical Surfaces

Use isopropyl alcohol (70%) or ethanol (80%) for disinfection. Follow guidelines for contact times and check for remnants.

Cleaning and Disinfecting Non-Optical Surfaces

Cleaning Non-Optical Surfaces

Use a moist, well-wrung microfiber cloth with standard cleaning products (no acetone/hydrogen peroxide).

Disinfecting Non-Optical Surfaces

Use recommended disinfectants (e.g., CaviWipes, Descosept AF) suitable for plastic and metal surfaces.

Cleaning and Disinfecting SPECTRALIS Touch Panel