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Cleaning:
Manual Method
1. Remove debris from all surfaces of the articles using a soft bristled brush
that has been dipped in the enzymatic solution for a minimum of 2
minutes.
2. Use a pipe cleaner that has been dipped in the enzymatic solution to
remove debris from hard to reach areas for a minimum of 2 minutes.
3. Thoroughly rinse the articles under running lukewarm tap water for a
minimum of 2 minutes. During the minimum 2 minute rinse, use a syringe
to ush all hard to reach areas with a minimum of 50 mL of lukewarm tap
water.
4. Dry the sterilizable camera cover with a lint free cloth.
Cleaning:
Automated Method
1. Rinse the sterilizable camera cover with treated water at ambient
temperature until there is no visible detergent residue. Continue to
rinse the sterilizable camera cover for a minimum of 30 seconds after all
detergent residue has been removed.
2. Place the sterilizable camera cover in the washer on an incline to facilitate
drainage.
3. Program the washer using the following parameters:
Phase
Recirculation
Time
Water
Temperature
Detergent
Type and
Concentration
(if applicable)
Pre Wash 2 minutes Cold N/A
Enzyme
Wash
2 minutes Hot
Enzymatic
Detergent
Wash 1 2 minutes
Set Point
(66° C)
Regular Detergent
Rinse 1 2 minutes Hot N/A
Dry Phase 7 minutes 115° C N/A
* If necessary, use pressurized air to aid in drying. Visually inspect each
sterilizable camera cover for cleanliness.
Disinfection Not applicable
Drying If necessary, use pressurized air to aid in drying.
Maintenance,
Inspection, and
Testing
Inspect sterilizable camera cover before and after use. Discard the sterilizable
camera cover if it is damaged. Damage includes cracks, chips, holes, tears, or
anything else that might interfere with the integrity of the sterilizable camera cover.
Packaging When lling the autoclave, ensure that the open sides of the sterilizable
camera covers are facing down for pre-vacuum sterilization cycles and are
placed on their side for gravity sterilization cycles (AAMI ST79). Make certain
the sterilizable camera covers are not touching any other items while being
sterilized.