Clean And Disinfect The Tonometer; Lifetime; Return The Tonometer For Service Or Repair; Recycle - Icare HOME2 Instruction Manual

4. Pull the probe base off.
5. Insert a new probe base into the tonometer.
6. Put the collar back to the tonometer.
7. Turn the collar clockwise until it is firmly in place. Do not use excess
force.
Dispose of the used probe base. To order new probes or probe bases,
contact the organization from which you obtained the tonometer or
Icare Finland.

14.2 Clean and disinfect the tonometer

WARNING! Never immerse the tonometer in liquid. Do not spray, pour, or spill liquid
on the tonometer, its accessories, connectors, switches, or openings in the cover.
Immediately remove any liquid from the surface of the tonometer.
WARNING! The probe base must be changed, not cleaned.
PRECAUTION! Certain microbiological agents (for example, bacteria) can be transmitted
from the forehead or cheek support. To prevent this, clean the forehead and cheek
supports with disinfectant for each new patient.
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To prevent cross-contamination, the healthcare professional must disinfect
the outer surfaces of the tonometer using 70%-100% isopropyl alcohol or
70% ethanol before lending the tonometer to patients. If the tonometer
gets dirty during use, the patient should clean it with a cloth or paper towel
dampened with water.
To clean the applicator, rinse it with clean water and then dry it before use
or wipe it with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.

14.3 Lifetime

The expected service life of the tonometer is 5 years. The maintenance
procedures described in this manual are required during the expected
service life.
The shelf life of the probes in their intact original packaging is 3 years.
Check the expiry date from the probe package label.
Inspect the tonometer for mechanical and functional damage and the safety
labels for legibility and integrity annually. Contact the manufacturer or local
distributor if you detect any damage or deterioration.
A set of batteries is expected to last over 1000 measurements in normal use.
The performance of the batteries may vary depending on the battery brand
and model.
Applicable in Germany only: Messtechnische Kontrolle nach MPG
(Medizinproduktegesetz) alle 24 Monate.

14.4 Return the tonometer for service or repair

NOTE! Before contacting for service, write down the serial number of your tonometer, the
LOT number of the probe package in use and, if applicable, the service ID number from the
tonometer display.
Contact the organization from which you obtained the tonometer or Icare
Finland's technical services department (go to www.icare-world.com) for
shipping instructions. Unless otherwise instructed by Icare Finland, there
is no need to ship any accessories with the tonometer. Use a suitable
cardboard or similar box with the appropriate packaging material to protect
the tonometer during shipment. Return the tonometer using any shipping
method that includes a proof of dispatch and delivery.
NOTE! For assistance in setting up, using, or maintaining the tonometer or to report unexpected
operation or events, contact the manufacturer or manufacturer's representative.

14.5 Recycle

Do not dispose of the tonometer with household waste. Send it to an
appropriate facility for recovery and recycling. The tonometer should
be recycled as electronic waste.
The separate collection and recycling of your product or its battery at the
time of disposal help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
The sales package and the probe boxes are carton and can be recycled.
Waste carton generally includes paper, carton, and cardboard packages.
Recycle according to local laws and regulations.
Put the probes back to their containers and dispose of as mixed waste.
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