Welch Allyn Rechargeable laryngoscope handles - User Manual - Manual

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Rechargeable laryngoscope handles
Directions for use
Intended use
The rechargeable laryngoscope handle is an accessory used with compatible rigid laryngoscope blades
which are used to examine and visualize a patient’s airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.
About this document
These directions for use apply to Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable laryngoscope handles:
60713, 60835 (2.5V & 3.5V fiber optic) and 60710 & 60720 (2.5V standard).
Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable fiber optic laryngoscope handles (60713 & 60835) may be used with
Welch Allyn fiber optic laryngoscope blades MacIntosh REF: 6906X, English MacIntosh REF: 6921X,
and Miller REF: 6806X.
Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable standard laryngoscope handles (60710 & 60720) may be used with
Welch Allyn standard laryngoscope blades MacIntosh REF: 6904X, English MacIntosh REF: 6924X,
and Miller REF: 6804X and REF 68470 (standard).
Warnings and cautions
WARNING: Welch Allyn reusable rechargeable laryngoscope handles must be reprocessed after each use.
WARNING: The reprocessing procedure and the equipment and materials described must be followed
and conducted by persons trained and familiar with medical device reprocessing.
WARNING: Consult cleaning and disinfecting agent manufacturer instructions for their
proper preparation and use.
WARNING: Repeated reprocessing may degrade elements of the handle. Follow inspection procedures
to assure damage has not occurred to the handle.
WARNING: High level disinfection and/or sterilization are not achieved by these methods.
WARNING: Lamps, if left illuminated, could generate sufficient heat to cause burns.
WARNING: Discard any component that shows evidence of damage or deterioration.
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment. Any modification of this equipment may lead to patient injury.
Any modification of this equipment voids the product warranty.
WARNING: Personnel shall follow their facility policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal
protective equipment when handling potentially contaminated equipment.
WARNING: Laryngoscope equipment is not suitable for use in intense magnetic fields.
CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to this handle.
CAUTION: Do not immerse/soak handle, damage to handle may occur.
CAUTION: Only use lamp specified. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage or poor
performance of the handle.
CAUTION: If the device will be unused for several months or longer, remove the batteries prior to
storing the device.