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5-4
c) Sterilization
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Effective chemicals vary depending on the types
of germs and viruses. Select appropriate
chemicals and immersion time based on the
guidelines, articles, literature, etc. provided by
local administrative organizations and/or
societies.
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Follow the described EOG sterilizing conditions.
Otherwise, safe sterilization cannot be assured.
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Do not use EOG sterilizer for the biometry probe
and A-scan diagnosis probe.
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A high-pressure steam sterilizer is acceptable
only for the immersion attachment.
䖃 The biometry probe, pachymetry probe, and A-scan diagnosis
probe can be sterilized by wiping or immersing the section within 10
mm from the contact section using the following chemicals.
Thoroughly rinse the probe with purified water and thoroughly dry it
after sterilization.
䖃 Alcohol
䖃 Sodium hypochloride (0.5% solution)
䖃 Immerse the whole immersion attachment and disposable tip in
alcohol or sodium hypochloride solution (0.5%), rinse them with
purified water to completely remove chemicals, and thoroughly dry
them.
Within 10 mm