COOK Medical Soehendra Manual page 4

2. After the stone has been fractured, assess the need to remove the
fractured stone from the duct.
3. Release the ratchet on the handle of the lithotriptor to remove the
basket.
DEVICE CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
1. Upon completion of the procedure, clean and prepare the handle
for future use following the cleaning instructions that follow. During
cleaning, inspect the integrity and the function of the device to
determine advisability of reuse. If kinks, bends or breaks exist, do not
use. Dispose of the device per institutional guidelines for biohazardous
medical waste.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES
• Disposable lint-free cloth
• Soft-bristled brush
• Cold tap water
• pH neutral detergent (i.e. Steris Prolystica etc.)
CLEANING
1. Immediately after use, submerge the handle in a cleaning solution
using pH neutral detergent and cold tap water. Soak the handle for
twenty 20 minutes.
2. Wipe the handle using a clean, lint free cloth soaked in cleaning
solution for thirty (30) seconds.
3. Gently brush the handle with a soft nylon bristle brush for one (1)
minute to remove all foreign matter.
4. Rinse the handle thoroughly using cold running water for one (1)
minute.
5. Ultrasonically clean the handle using a cleaning solution of pH neutral
detergent and cold tap water prepared in the Ultrasonic Cleaner for
a minimum of 15 minutes per the ultrasonic cleaner manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Remove the handle from the ultrasonic cleaner, then rinse thoroughly
with cold tap water for one (1) minute.
7. Gently wipe the handle dry with a lint-free cloth.
8. Package the handle for storage. Note: Prior to packaging the handles
for storage, follow the inspection steps listed below to determine
advisability of reuse
INSPECTIONS
Upon cleaning, inspect integrity and function of the device. If bends or
breaks exist, do not use.
Examine the Luer lock fittings on handle for a proper fit.
Ratchet on the handle must be attached securely to allow rotation in one
direction.
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