Welch Allyn RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

Cleaning
(continued)
NOTE: Never connect or disconnect the leakage tester under water.
This will allow water into the instrument and leakage tester.
4. If leakage was discovered during stage two, thoroughly dry the instru-
ment and contact Welch Allyn Customer Service.
5. If no leakage was discovered during stage two, you may proceed with
cleaning and disinfection of the instrument as outlined in the following
pages.
Cleaning Procedure
1. Prepare a basin with warm water and a mild detergent. Immerse the
instrument in the solution.
2. Thoroughly (but gently) wash the entire outer surface of the instrument
with a soft brush or guaze pad. Remove the instrument from the basin.
NOTE: Do not squeeze or severely bend the insertion tube. Do not
use any abrasive materials. Be careful to avoid damage to the ocular
and distal lenses.
3. Place in basin of clean water. Thoroughly rinse the outside of the
instrument.
4. Gently dry all external surfaces of the fiberscope with soft gauze or a
towel. DO NOT put tension on the insertion tube of the endoscope
while drying since the outer cover of the bending section may be
excessively stretched. Dry the ocular lens with a cotton-tip swab.
Disinfection
Before any attempt is made to disinfect the fiberscope, the complete clean-
ing procedure, as previously described in this manual, must be completed.
Complete Immersion
Before complete immersion in any disinfecting solution, the instrument
should be LEAK TESTED as described elsewhere in this manual. Before
immersion, the Red ETO vent cap MUST be removed.
1. Immerse the instrument in a basin filled with a compatible disinfection
solution.
WARNING: Using a disinfectant other than those tested for compati-
bility with the instrument may result in severe damage to the instru-
ment. Contact Welch Allyn Customer Service with any questions
regarding solution compatibility.
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