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  • Page 1 Welch Allyn Ear Wash ® System Directions for use...
  • Page 2 Welch Allyn. Welch Allyn assumes no responsibility for any injury to anyone, or for any illegal or improper use of the product, that may result from failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions, cautions, warnings, or statement of intended use published in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Diagram of the Welch Allyn Ear Wash System ..5 Using the Ear Wash System......8 Steps for Irrigation .
  • Page 4 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Wash System. Please follow these instructions to ensure many years of accurate and reliable service. Carefully read the instructions regarding the method on “Using the Ear Wash System” on page 8 to minimize patient discomfort and to avoid the risk of perforating a patient’s tympanic membrane.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Symbols

    Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Warnings and Symbols This manual uses the icons and symbols described below. WARNING The warning statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could lead to illness, injury, or death. Warning statements appear with a grey background in a black and white document.

  • Page 7: Reimbursement Information

    Reimbursement Information Coverage - Use of the Ear Wash System in the physician office is usually covered by payers when medically necessary. Coding - 69210, removal of impacted cerumen (separate procedure), one or both ears.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Complete and return the warranty registration card. It validates the warranty and allows Welch Allyn to send announcements of product enhancements. When you unpack your new Welch Allyn Ear Wash System, verify that the following items are included: • Water chamber •...

  • Page 9: Diagram Of The Welch Allyn Ear Wash System

    Directions for use Use the figure shown to familiarize yourself with the features of the Welch Allyn Ear Wash System. Diagram of the Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Snap Aerator Water Flow Actuator Snap Connector with white ring Water Temperature Sensor...
  • Page 10 100 PSI or flow rate of 5.7 gallons / minute. If you suspect the line pressure or flow rate is greater, have it tested prior to use of the Ear Wash System or contact Welch Allyn Technical Service Department.
  • Page 11 Directions for use Chamber Aerator Installation The chamber aerator is an optional attachment that is necessary if you are experiencing a significant amount of water splash around your sink. 1. Find the notch located on the top of the chamber aerator and line it up with the blue irrigation port on the chamber.

  • Page 12: Using The Ear Wash System

    The typical range of water pressure at the point of discharge in the ear tip of the Ear Wash System is 10 - 13 PSI. There is great variability among patients regarding susceptibility to perforation of healthy tympanic membranes by pressure.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Tubing And Chamber

    Directions for use Attaching the Tubing and Chamber 1. Connect the tubing to the chamber. Match the black connector to the black return port on the side of the chamber. Match the blue connector to the blue irrigation port on the lower side of the chamber.
  • Page 14 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Irrigation 1. Initially, you may cover the patient with a cloth drape to eliminate splashing onto his or her clothes. Once the technique of sealing the ear canal is mastered, this is not necessary. 2. Begin to run water through the unit by turning the hot and cold water on full power.
  • Page 15 Directions for use 5. It is important to aim the stream of water away from the longitudal axis of the ear canal and toward the ear canal walls by tilting and rotating the handle during the irrigation. Flood the ear with water. The suction return system will return the discharge away from the ear.
  • Page 16 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System WARNING Patient injury risk. To avoid cross contamination, use ear tips for a single patient. Discard after use. WARNING If the application of non-sterile tap water in a patient’s ear is a concern, administer a few drops of the following...
  • Page 17 Directions for use Disassembly 1. Turn off the faucet and disconnect the tubing from the chamber. (Twist the fitting when removing the hose from the chamber.) 2. Detach the chamber from the faucet. Press down the white ring on top of the chamber and then pull the chamber from the snap aerator.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Maintenance Cleaning and Disinfecting the System Clean or Disinfect Ear Wash System daily. High Level Disinfect each time the unit is used on a patient with compromised skin. Cleaning the unit eliminates any debris and reduces the number of microorganisms in the tubing.
  • Page 19 To High Level Disinfect the Unit • Prepare at least 2 cups of .55% Ortho-Phthalaldehyde solution (Welch Allyn recommends the use of Cidex OPA). • Pour at least 2 cups of the solution into the top opening of the coupler.
  • Page 20 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Caution If hard water/ calcium buildup is a concern, a solution of 100% vinegar can be substituted. Allow the vinegar to soak in the chamber for no more than 2-3 minutes. A final flush of isopropyl alcohol is required.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Directions for use Troubleshooting If your Welch Allyn Ear Wash System is experiencing problems, consult the following table to find the symptom and the likely cause and the solution. If the information in this table does not describe or solve the...
  • Page 22 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Problem Possible Cause Solution The water is not turned Turn the cold water on full in on high enough. order for the suction system to work properly (but still within the right temperature range). Ear tip attachment Replace the ear tip with the tab problem.
  • Page 23 If the flow is still above 125 ml / 20 seconds, either add regulation to the faucet or move to a faucet with adequate water pressure and flow. Otherwise, contact your Welch Allyn Technical Service Department. Sensor not turning The sensor is Replace handle/hose assembly.
  • Page 24 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System * To properly test suction, follow the steps below: 1. If suction is too low, replace the ear tip. If suction does not improve go to step 2. 2. Remove ear tip and place handle interface into water. If suction improves replace handle/hose assembly.

  • Page 25: Types Of Cerumen

    Directions for use Types of Cerumen Cerumen is the natural by-product of the ear canal. It lubricates the skin lining in the ear canal, acts as a water repellent, and entraps dust, hair follicles, and foreign bodies. Cerumen can take many different forms which affect the process and time to remove.

  • Page 26: Cerumenolytic Agents

    Welch Allyn Ear Wash System most severe cases cerumen can become ‘impacted’ in the deep (bony) canal causing pain and temporary loss of hearing. Cerumenolytic Agents • Cerumenolytic agents are those agents designed specifically to dissolve or soften cerumen. •...

  • Page 27: Warranty And Service Information

    Warranty and Service Information Warranty Welch Allyn, Inc. warrants the Ear Wash System to be free of original defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Replacement Parts and Accessories Ordering Information To order replacement parts or accessories, contact your Welch Allyn Service Representative or call the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department in Skaneateles Falls, NY (USA) directly at: 1-800-535-6663 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00 PM EST...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Directions for use Specifications General Specifications The specifications common to all of the major components of Welch Allyn Ear Wash System are listed the following table. Operating Temperature: 50° - +104° F (10° - +40° C) Storage Temperature: -40° - +120° F (-40° - +49° C) Flow Rate from Ear Tip: 100-134 mL (0.0264 gal) of water per 20...
  • Page 30 Welch Allyn Ear Wash System...
  • Page 32 Welch Allyn, Inc. 4341 State Street Road Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153 Material No. 726920 Ver. A...

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