American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Proscope 2.5v - Manual (Page 6)

following steps in the following order:
1) Select and perform one cleaning procedure based on the components/accessories you are
attempting to clean and disinfect.
2) Select and perform one high level disinfection procedure based on the components/acces-
sories you are attempting to disinfect.
3) Allow the components/accessories to dry as per the drying section of these instructions.
Failure to perform a cleaning process prior to disinfection can result in contaminated equipment
and devices.
Cleaning Procedure for Battery Handles, Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope Heads
Prepare a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution and soak a lint-free sterile cloth. Wipe down the exterior
of the battery handle, otoscope head, and ophthalmoscope head. Care should be taken to prevent
excess liquid from seeping into the devices.
Isopropyl alcohol may be substituted with commonly used hospital disinfectant wipes for clean-
ing purposes if desired. Please refer to the directions provided by the manufacturer of the wipes for
appropriate contact time to ensure effective cleaning and low-level disinfection.
Care must be taken during cleaning to avoid contacting the magnifying lenses on the otoscope
or ophthalmoscope head with any cleaning solution. Solution residue may decrease device per-
formance. The lenses of the instrument heads may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth or lens paper.
Cleaning Procedure for Bent Arm Illuminator, Otoscope Accessories (Including: Welch
Allyn Specula Adapter, Reusable Specula, Nasal Specula), and Bent Arm Illuminator Ac-
cessories (Including Laryngeal Mirrors, Tongue blade, and Tongue blade holder).
Prepare Enzol®, or equivalent enzymatic cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s instructions and
soak for ten minutes. (Enzol® is typically prepared at one ounce of product per gallon of water or
two ounces of product per gallon of water for cleaning devices with dried-on matter. Enzol® will
not be effective unless the soaking process is a minimum of one minute long, although ten minutes
is recommended. For devices with dried on matter, manual cleaning may be necessary to fully re-
move all contaminants and material.) Cleaning solution may be substituted for a 70% isopropyl al-
cohol solution. Rinse accessories with lukewarm running tap water for one minute to remove any
residual solution after cleaning. Dry with a clean, lint free cloth.
Note: Always allow components to completely dry before disinfection or use. Do not reuse acces-
sories between patients without proceeding with high level disinfection instructions outlined in this
manual.
Note: When cleaning the Bent Arm Illuminator, the lamp should not be removed during the cleaning
process.
High Level Disinfection for Battery Handles, Otoscope heads, Otoscope Accessories (In-
cluding: Welch Allyn Specula Adapter, Reusable Specula, Nasal Specula); Bent Arm Illu-
minator, and Bent Arm Illuminator Accessories (Including: Laryngeal Mirrors, Tongue
Blade, and Tongue Blade Holder).
To achieve high level disinfection, a 2.4% glutaraldehyde solution (Cidex Activated Dialdehyde So-
lution® or equivalent) must be prepared at 25°C to the manufacturer’s instructions. All accessories
must be detached from the otoscope head or bent arm illuminator and disinfected separately. The
lamp should not be removed from the bent arm illuminator or otoscope head during the disinfec-