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Cautions
• Do not use brushes or pads with metal or abrasive tips during
manual cleaning, as permanent scoring or damage could result.
• To minimize galvanic corrosion, avoid soaking dissimilar
metals in close proximity.
• Only couplers marked
AUTOCLAVE can withstand steam
sterilization. Autoclaving couplers that do not bear this
marking will result in product damage.
•Couplers marked
AUTOCLAVE are not suitable for sterilization
with Sterrad or Steris System 1E. Steam sterilization is the
preferred method.
• Allow the device to air cool following steam sterilization. Rapid
cooling or “quenching” in a liquid will damage the device and
void the warranty.
Limitations on Reprocessing
• Do not cross-sterilize the device. Using multiple sterilization
methods may significantly reduce the performance of the
device.
• Proper processing has a minimal effect on this device. End of
life is normally determined by wear and damage due to use.
• Damage incurred by improper processing will not be covered
by the warranty.
Instructions
Point of Use
• Wipe excess soil from the device using disposable paper towels.
• If an automated reprocessing method will be used, rinse any
channels in the device with 50mL of sterile distilled water
immediately after use.
Containment and Transportation
• Reprocess the device as soon as reasonably practical following use.
• Transport the device in a tray to avoid damage.
Preparation for Cleaning
1. Disassemble the coupler from the scope and camera head.
2. Prepare an enzymatic detergent according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations (one ounce per gallon of tap water at 35 – 40°C).
3. Wipe the entire device with the detergent, using a clean cloth.
4. Immerse the device in the detergent. Inject any inside regions of
the device with 50mL of the detergent solution to remove loose
debris.
5. Soak the device in the detergent for at least 15 minutes.
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