Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

  • Cleaning: Manual

    Probe, Shell and Calibration Target

    1. Rinse the Probe, Shell and ceramic Calibration Target under running water to remove any gross debris.
    2. Wipe Probe tip with gauze dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
    3. Wipe Probe, Shell and Calibration Target with a cloth saturated with isopropyl alcohol and rinse with running water. Dry with a clean lint-free cloth.

    Detection Module

    1. Remove batteries.
    2. Generously spray disinfectant solution on a clean lint-free cloth and wipe the outer surfaces. Do not spray directly on the Detection Module. Avoid contaminating optics, beeper, battery terminals, and the On/Off button with disinfection solution. Wipe dry with a clean lint-free cloth.

  • Disinfection

    Probe, Shell and Calibration Target

    1. Additional disinfection is not necessary prior to steam autoclave sterilization. Detection Module

    Detection Module

    1. Remove batteries.
    2. Generously spray disinfectant solution on a clean lint-free cloth and wipe the outer surfaces. Do not spray directly on the Detection Module. Avoid contaminating optics, beeper, battery terminals, and the On/Off button with disinfection solution. Allow surfaces to air dry.

  • Drying

    When cleaning, wipe surfaces dry with a clean lint-free cloth. To achieve disinfection, allow surfaces to air dry.

  • Packaging

    Place the Probe, Shell and ceramic Calibration Target in the custom cassette as shown. Place the custom cassette into a paper or paper/plastic steam sterilization pouch.

    The Detection Module is NOT autoclavable. It will not fit in the custom cassette for that reason. Place the cleaned and disinfected module into the Detection Module case while not in use.

  • Sterilization

    Probe, Shell and Calibration Target

    1. Use a steam autoclave. Place sterilization pouch into the steam autoclave, paper side up when using a paper/plastic pouch. After warm-up is completed, operate at a sterilizing temperature of 273°F/134°C to 279°F/137°C and pressure of 31psi/216kPa for 6 to 12 minutes.

    Note: If the Probe is removed from steam autoclave before completion or drying cycle (see Drying below), allow to air dry before attaching to Detection Module.

    Detection Module

    1. DO NOT Autoclave. The Detection Module is not autoclavable. Refer to the Disinfection Section of these procedures.

  • Drying

    Use the drying cycle of the autoclave. Set cycle for 20-30 minutes.

  • Maintenance, Inspection and Testing

    Visually inspect to ensure all contamination is removed.

    Check for distortion, damage and wear. Polish Probe tip if required (Refer to the Maintenance Section of this Instruction Manual).

  • Storage

    To maintain sterility, the Probe, Shell and Calibration Target should remain bagged until ready for use. The disinfected Detection Module should remain in its case until ready for use. The Detection Module should be stored at room temperature at least 2 hours prior to use.

  • Polishing the Probe

    The tip of the Probe should be polished approximately every 5 uses or when needed following these procedures carefully. The Probe will wear through repeated use. Proper care and maintenance will provide optimal life.

    1. Remove, clean and autoclave the used Probe. (Follow the Infection Control Procedures).
    2. Place polishing paper on a flat surface, dull side up and moisten with a drop of water. Holding the Probe tip perpendicularly, contact the tip to the polishing paper, ensuring the tip is flat to prevent polishing a bevel on the tip.
    3. Polish with a light pressure while tracing figure 8’s several times as shown on the following picture.
    4. Discard the used polishing paper.
    5. Clean the tip of the Probe with gauze dampened with isopropyl alcohol.

  • Cleaning the Fiber Optics

    The fiber optics of the Probe and the Detection Module should be cleaned monthly or when needed following these procedures carefully.

    1. Clean the inside fiber optics using the polyester fiber optics swab provided.
    2. Dampen swab tip with isopropyl alcohol before using it on the optic surface.
    3. Gently clean the fiber optic surfaces to remove debris.
    4. Allow to air dry prior to assembly.