Welch Allyn Fiber optic laryngoscope handles - User Manual - Manual

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Fiber optic laryngoscope handles
Directions for use
Intended use
The fiber optic laryngoscope handle is an accessory used with compatible rigid fiber optic
laryngoscope blades which are used to examine and visualize a patient’s airway and aid
placement of a tracheal tube.
About this document
This directions for use apply to Welch Allyn reusable fiber optic laryngoscope handles:
60813, 60814, 60815. Welch Allyn reusable fiber optic laryngoscope handles may be used
with Welch Allyn fiber optic laryngoscope blades MacIntosh REF: 6906X, English
MacIntosh REF: 6921X, and Miller REF: 6806X.
Warnings and cautions
WARNING: Reusable fiber optic 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: 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.