Welch Allyn Standard laryngoscope blade assemblies - User Manual - Manual (Page 4)

4 Directions for use Welch Allyn s t a n d a rd laryngoscope blade assemblies
Cold solution high level disinfection instructions
Preparation for
decontamination:
Cold solution high level
disinfection:
1. Select a neutral pH ortho-phthalahyde (OPA) or
glutaraldehyde disinfectant.
2. Prepare disinfecting solutions per disinfectant solution
manufacturer instructions.
1. Disassemble the blade per Figure 2.
2. Immerse all components in disinfectant solution for the
time duration specified by the disinfectant manufacturer
to achieve high level disinfection.
3. Thoroughly rinse all components in one of the following:
potable water, softened water, deionized water, or high
purity water (for example, RO or distilled water) or per
disinfectant solution manufacturer instructions, or per
facility instructions to thoroughly remove disinfection
solution.
Drying: After cleaning, dry all components with a clean cloth or allow
to air dry.
Assembly: Reassemble the blade assembly by reversing steps illustrated
in Figure 2.
Packaging: Package the clean and disinfected blade assembly per facility
practice for return to service.
Storage: Store packaged blade assembly per facility practice to allow
device to remain clean, dry, and ready for service.
End of reprocessing instructions for cold solution high level disinfection.
Sterilization instructions
CAUTION: REF 68470 is not compatible with any sterilization process.
After maintenance, inspection and testing, select one of the following four
packaging, sterilization, and storage methods:
Gravity autoclave sterilization
Packaging: Package the blade assembly in an appropriately sized single pouch or in a
wrap labeled as appropriate for the steam autoclave exposure parameters outlined
below; package the blade assembly per facility practice in preparation for autoclave.
Gravity autoclave sterilization: Follow equipment manufacturer and facility procedures in
the set-up and operation of autoclave equipment. Gravity autoclave settings are as
follows:
• Temperature: 132 C (270 F)
• Exposure time: 15 minutes (wrapped)
• Minimum dry time: 30 minutes
Storage: Store per facility practice to allow the packaged blade assembly to remain
clean, dry and ready for service.