Welch Allyn RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 14)

Disinfection
(continued)
Disinfecting Solutions
Specific reference to brand names is not an endorsement of their efficacy
as a disinfecting solution. Tests have shown these solutions to be compati-
ble with the RL-150 Rhinolaryngoscope, providing the manufacturer’s direc-
tions are followed.
Solution Brand Name Source Usage
Glutaraldehyde Cidex (14 Day) J&J Follow manufacturer’s
(2%) Medical instructions
Glutaraldehyde Wavicide-01 Wave Energy Follow
(2%) Systems manufacturer’s
instructions
Glutaraldehyde Metricide Metrex Follow manufacturer’s
(14 Day) (2%) Research Corp. instructions
Sterilization and Aeration
Before any attempt is made to sterilize the fiberscope, the complete
cleaning procedure as described elsewhere in this manual must be
completed.
Only the user can assure that sterilization techniques, like those described
here, will accomplish the desired clinical effect.
IMPORTANT WARNING:
Never place the fiberscope in a steam autoclave! Never subject the
fiberscope to ultrasonic cleaning methods!
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Gas Sterilization can be performed on the RL-150
Rhinolaryngoscope provided the following special instructions, which differ
from other endoscopes, are followed to ensure proper performance of the
instrument.
1. The endoscope must first have been properly cleaned and thoroughly
dried according to the instructions in this manual.
a) The Red ETO Gas Sterilization Venting Cap MUST be on securely.
b) Temperature must not exceed 55°C (131°F).
c) Pressure must not exceed 24 PSI.
d) Humidity must not exceed 50%.
e) Sterilization procedure must not exceed 4 hours.
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