CHAPTER TWENTY
Care of the Otoport
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Care of the Otoport
20 Care of the Otoport
The Otoport is robustly constructed but is a precision instrument, so should
be handled with care. Be careful when connecting the probe, charger, PC
cable or printer cable.
• Do not drop the Otoport
• Do not leave in strong sunlight
• Do not expose to high temperatures
• Do not touch the connector socket pins by hand
• Do not force the connection of the probe or charger/PC cable/printer
cable
20.1 Use of the Otoport and cleaning
The following is a suggested cleaning method for the Otoport and probe.
The Otoport and accessories are precision assemblies, so care should be
taken throughout handling and cleaning.
Other than the probe ear piece and cable, the Otoport hardware should
not come into contact with the patient being tested. Otodynamics probe
tips are disposable and for single use only. A new tip should be used for
each ear tested. The tip protrudes ~ 0.5mm beyond the end of the probe
coupler, to prevent contact of the sound tubes with the patient.
Between patients, wipe the probe ear piece and cable with an alcohol
based sterile wipe or cloth and antiseptic uid. Dry the assembly with
tissue immediately afterwards and do not let liquid pass down the coupler
sound tubes. The probe ear piece is serviceable and its body, lid and
coupler tubes can be replaced. The coupler tubes should be replaced
weekly or after 20-40 tests, or if they have been contaminated. The body
and lid should be replaced if contaminated. Visually check the ear piece for
signs of dirt before each test.
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