CareFusion Snowden-Pencer Operation And Service Manual page 4

Maintenance
Storing the headlamp system in a safe place will prolong the life of the unit. Fiber optic cables are
an optical instrument.
The following guidelines will help in sustaining the headlamp systems useful life:
• Forming the cable in sharp angles and kinks should be avoided whenever possible. The internal
fibers are made of glass, which will break under these conditions.
• Keep the optical faces of the cable from touching hard surfaces, which may cause scratches on
the surface. Scratches on the surface will diminish the light output.
• When cuts or punctures are visible in the silicone tubing, the cable is no longer safe to use. It
should be taken out of service immediately.
Cleaning
• The headlamp module can be wiped down with alcohol. The lens should be cleaned only with lens
tissue, follow the directions on the package.
• Follow all applicable bloodborne pathogen procedures as required by OSHA and/or your hospital,
when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing.
• The sweatband may be cleaned using a standard wash cycle in warm water and detergent.
• The headband can be cleaned with an alcohol wipe down or washed with a lukewarm solution of
water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
• Sterilizing of lensed fiberoptic cables should be avoided. The lens at the end of the cable is not
sealed and moisture will enter between the lens and the cable.
• The Joystick is prepackaged, sterile, and disposable.
• Warning: Do not autoclave the Joystick, Headband, Lensed Cables or Sweatband.
Warranty
CareFusion offers a lifetime guarantee on every surgical device bearing the Snowden-Pencer brand
name (unless otherwise noted) to be free of functional defects in workmanship and materials when
used normally for its intended surgical purpose. Any Snowden-Pencer device proving to be defective
will be replaced or repaired at no charge.
Repair Service
Regardless of age, if any Snowden-Pencer device needs service, return it to an authorized repair
service center. For repairs outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.
Note: All devices being returned for maintenance, repair, etc. must be cleaned and sterilized per
these instructions for use prior to shipment.
Contact Information
BD Customer Service
800-323-9088
For email inquiries:
Customer_Support@BD.com
For customers outside of the USA, please contact your local distributor.
www.bd.com
Other Resources: To learn more about sterilization practices and what is required of manufacturers
and end users, visit www.aami.org, www.aorn.org, or www.iso.org.
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