Hitachi EUP-V53W Instruction Manual page 25

Manual disinfection:
A) EUP-V53W probe
1) Prepare the disinfectant solution in a tank with cold water (please
follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer regarding
application, concentration, microbiological efficiency, service
life and contact time).
2) Confirm the concentration of the disinfectant before immersing the
probe. Although Cidex® OPA does not need to be diluted, it is
recommended to use test strips to verify the concentration. The
test strips can indicate whether or not the concentration is above
the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC). Please also note the
expiration date of the test stripes. Temperature of disinfectant
solution should be minimum 20 °C. The minimum contact time is 5
minutes.
manufacturer's instructions. Please also consider the material
compatibility for the medical device.
3) Immerse the immersible part of the probe into the disinfectant (see
Fig. 18). Set a clock to insure the recommended contact time which
is 5 minutes.
4) Rinse the immersible part of the probe with deionized water for
1 minute. (alternatively: immerse the immersible part of the probe
in a tray filled with deionized water (see Fig. 18) for 5 min.)
5) Visually check the outer surface of the probe for leavings of the
disinfectant. If necessary, repeat the rinsing.
B) Attachment
1) Prepare the disinfectant solution as
stated in the procedure for the probe.
2) Immerse the Attachment into the
disinfectant (see Fig. 18). Set a clock to
insure the recommended contact time which
is 5 minutes.
3) Rinse the Attachment with deionized water
for 1 minute. (alternatively: immerse it
in a tray filled with deionized water (see
Fig. 18) for 5 min.)
4) Visually check the outer surface of the
Attachment for leavings of the
disinfectant. If necessary, repeat the
rinsing.
If a different disinfectant
Water,
Detergent or
Disinfectant
Fig. 18
of the probe and the
Attachment.
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is used, follow
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