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b) Disinfection
z For disinfecting of the Probe, immerse the part of the Probe
within 15mm from the eye contacting part it in disinfection etha-
nol or 0.5% sodium hydrochloride water solution for 10 to 20
minutes and then wash it with distilled water and then dry suffi-
ciently.
c) Sterilization
The use of the autoclave for sterilization of the Probe is pro-
hibited, or the Probe is severely damaged otherwise.
<Sterilization conditions>
EtO: Ethylene oxide 20%, and carbon dioxide 80%.
Sterilization temperature: 50±5C
Sterilization pressure: (9.8±0.98)×10000Pa
Sterilization time: 5±1 hr.
Aeration time: Pachymeter Probe....More than 10 hours
Disposable Tip.....20 sets of 30 minutes aeration
5.2 Routine maintenance