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Disinfecting the Camera Head
Caution Before soaking, inspect the camera cable for cuts and
breaks. Never soak a cut or a broken cable because
moisture will seep into the camera head and cause
damage. Return any camera with a damaged cable to
the Stryker Endoscopy Repair Department for service.
Never soak the camera and cable in the same tray with
sharp instruments.
Caution Separate the camera head, coupler, and scope prior to
disinfection. Refer to the coupler and scope product
manuals for disinfection instructions.
Caution Always install the soaking cap prior to disinfection.
Caution To minimize galvanic corrosion, avoid soaking
dissimilar metals in close proximity.
Caution Avoid leaving the camera in sterilization solutions
longer than necessary, as this will accelerate normal
product aging. Camera life is extended by the
consistent use of a single sterilization method.
1. Clean and prepare the camera head and cable as recommended
in the Cleaning section. Ensure the soaking cap is installed.
2. Immerse the camera head and cable in Cidex Plus®
glutaraldehyde solution or Cidex OPA® solution for disinfecting.
Specifications for each are as follows:
Cidex Plus®
disinfection:
Soak time: 10 minutes minimum, as recommended by the
sterilant manufacturer (24 hours maximum)
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Cidex OPA®
disinfection:
Soak time: 12 minutes minimum, as recommended by the
sterilant manufacturer (24 hours maximum)
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)
3. After soaking, rinse the camera head and cable in sterile water,
agitating them to remove all traces of glutaraldehyde solution.
4. Dry all parts thoroughly with a sterile towel.
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