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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Cleaning & Disinfecting
3. Place the protective cleaning cap over the connector. Ensure that the mark on the cap is aligned with the
arrow on the cable.
4. Wash the GlideScope Direct manually using a hospital‑grade equipment detergent or an enzymatic
debridement agent/detergent. For more information, see Table 12.
Be sure to remove all foreign material, such as soil and organic material, from the surface of
the component.
IMPORTANT
5. Rinse the GlideScope Direct in clean, running water.
The blade can now be disinfected.
dISINFECT OR STERILIZE THE GLIdESCOPE dIRECT
1. Ensure the equipment is clean according to the previous steps.
2. Ensure the protective caps on the connectors are secure.
3. Prepare and condition the disinfection solution according to the solution manufacturer’s instructions and
the conditions stated in Table 12.
4. Disinfect the GlideScope Direct according to the conditions stated in Table 12. The exposure process and
times vary depending on the solution and the component.
5. If applicable, rinse the blade according to the solution manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Dry the blade by using a sterile cloth, hospital‑grade clean air, or a low‑temperature dryer.
7. Store the disinfected blade in a clean environment.
INSPECT THE GLIdESCOPE dIRECT
1. Examine the blade and integrated cable for any signs of damage. The metal blade should not have any
signs of damage other than minor surface scratches as the result of use. If damage is present, do not use
the component, and contact Verathon
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Customer Care.