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Clarity Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System Operator’s Manual
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Cleaning the System
4. Clean the wheels at the base of the system cart to ensure that the four
anti-static wheels function correctly.
NOTE
Make sure that the surface of the wheels is free from dirt and dust. Make
sure that the surface is completely dry before using the system again.
NOTE
Make sure to keep the handpiece cable connector dry.
Cleaning the Handpiece, EUT, and Torque Base
The handpiece, extended use tips, and torque base may be cleaned by
either the manual cleaning or autowash cycle process prior to sterilization.
For Sterlization Parameter, see “Sterilizing the System” on page 11-14.
Manual Cleaning
1. Use the provided cleaning brush to clean out the internal channels of
both the handpiece and tip. Continue to pass the brush through the tip
and handpiece until it comes out clean.
2. Clean the exterior of the handpiece and tip with a lint free cloth soaked
with warm water and a non-alkaline detergent.
3. Use the cloth to manually clean the junction where the tip attaches.
4. Rinse the entire handpiece and tip thoroughly with water and dry with
a soft cloth.
Autowash Cycle:
Before auto washing, use the provided cleaning brush to thoroughly clean
the internal channels of the handpiece and tip. Continue to pass the brush
through the tip and handpiece until it comes out clean.
In a Steelco DS50 DRS or equivalent washer/disinfector, perform a
prewash cycle of 5 minutes, then clean using a 1% solution of alkaline
detergent (neodisher
®
MediClean forte or equivalent, nal pH between
10.0-11.5) for 10 minutes at 60°C (140°F), disinfect for 10 minutes at 93°C
(199.4°F), and dry for 20 minutes.
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