Cleaning The Oae Probe Tip - Interacoustics Eclipse Instructions For Use Manual

Eclipse Instructions for Use - US
Recommended cleaning and disinfection solutions:
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Warm water with mild, nonabrasive cleaning solution (soap)
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Normal hospital bactericides
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70% isopropyl alcohol
Procedure:
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Clean the instrument by wiping the outer case with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in cleaning
solution.
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Clean cushions and the patient tone switch and other parts with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in
cleaning solution.
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Make sure not to get moisture in the speaker portion of the earphones and similar parts.

7.3 Cleaning the OAE Probe Tip

In order to record correct OAE measurements it is important to make sure that the probe system is kept
clean at all times.
1. It is not recommended to use pins or threads/needles to remove deeply positioned deposits in the
small tubes in the probe tip, as two of the channels hold acoustic filters which may pop out or be
damaged. Extra probe tip replacement parts are supplied together with the OAE system. The probe
and cables can be cleaned with alcohol wipes. If the OAE module is used as an infant screener
within the hospital setting, the pediatric ward will specify disinfection procedures and recommend the
appropriate agents. In this case, the probe should be cleaned after every measurement. Thorough
wiping of the Eclipse should also be considered.
2. Never wash or dry the probe tips with a temperature above 70º Celsius/ 158º Fahrenheit.
3. Do not immerse the probe tip in water.
1. Never clean the probe housing by immersion in a solution.
Disassembled OAE probe
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