Welch Allyn Ear Wash System Directions For Use Manual page 22

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Problem Possible Cause
The water is not turned
on high enough.
Ear tip attachment
problem.
Tubing connection
Excessive water
problem.
leaking from the ear.
Incorrect technique.
Suction not adequate.
Water too cold
Water flow inadequate With an ear tip attached, spray
Difficulty removing
ear wax.
Patient has very hard
ear wax.
Lack of a clean water Installation of ear tip
stream coming from has caused a problem.
ear tip.
Welch Allyn Ear Wash System
Solution
Turn the cold water on full in
order for the suction system to
work properly (but still within the
right temperature range).
Replace the ear tip with the tab
side pointing upwards.
Ensure that both tube fittings are
fit snugly into the chamber.
Check the Quick Reference
Guide to verify you are aiming
the water correctly.
Check suction by immersing tip
only into a graduated cup. Verify
the suction is at least 180 ml per
20 seconds. **
Slowly increase water
temperature until desired results
occur.
water from the handle into a
graduated cylinder or measuring
cup for exactly 20 seconds. If
there was less than 100 mL or
more than 134mL of measured
water, replace the tip and repeat.
If the results are the same,
contact your Welch Allyn
Technical Service Department.
Apply ear drops for about 5 - 10
minutes then retry. If
unsuccessful, have patient apply
ear drops overnight then retry.
Rotate tip within the ear canal (to
direct stream of water to
different areas rather than the
same spot).
Apply a new ear tip with the tab
side pointing upwards.