11.8.1 Cleaning The Probe Tip - Interacoustics Sera Additional Information

11.8.1 Cleaning the probe tip

After each use, visually inspect the probe tip for signs of debris in any of the channels. It is important that the
probe tip is clean and free of wax or other debris before conducting a test. Wax or debris in the probe tip can
cause incorrect presentation of the stimulus or recording.
Clean the probe tip regularly: To avoid earwax clogging the channels of the ear tip and affecting
measurements performed with Sera
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, it is recommended to clean the probe tip regularly.
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If the probe tip becomes contaminated with earwax or debris, you must
remove it from the probe body before cleaning. Unscrew the probe cap
by turning it counter-clockwise and detach it from the probe body.
Remove the clear probe tip by pulling it straight out from the probe body.
Thread the cleaning floss into one of the channels from the base of the
probe tip.
Pull the cleaning floss completely through the probe tip channel. Repeat
for each channel if required.
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