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6. Replace the probe and probe well.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clean and disinfect on a routine basis according to each facility's policy or whenever
contamination occurs.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE THERMOMETER AND PROBE
Wipe the thermometer and probe with an appropriate health care low- or intermediate-
level cleaner/disinfecting wipe that incorporates either a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
solution or isopropyl alcohol as the active disinfection ingredient. Follow wipe
manufacturer's instructions for appropriate use, contact times and applicable warnings
and precautions.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE REMOVABLE PROBE WELL
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Remove the probe well from the unit. Unplug the latching probe connector to prevent
the device from consuming battery power while you are cleaning the probe well.
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Clean the inner surface of the probe well by swabbing the surface with a cloth
dampened with a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution or isopropyl alcohol
solution as the active disinfection ingredient. Clean the probe well's outer surface by
swabbing or wiping the surface with one of the solutions mentioned above.
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Thoroughly dry all surfaces before re-assembling the instrument.
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Re-connect the latching probe connector to the thermometer. Ensure that the
connector snaps into place.
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Re-install the probe well in the thermometer and snap the probe well into place.
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Insert the probe into the probe well.
Disposal
DISPOSING OF EQUIPMENT
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Prepare this product for
reuse or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Caution Remove the batteries, if the instrument is not used for an extended
period of time, to avoid possible damage to the thermometer due to battery
leakage.
Caution DO NOT immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in any type of
fluid.
Caution DO NOT use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the thermometer or
probe.
Caution DO NOT autoclave the thermometer or the probe.
Caution DO NOT use hard or sharp objects to clean the probe well. This could
damage the probe well and cause the unit to not function properly.
Caution DO NOT use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the probe well.
Caution DO NOT autoclave the probe well.
Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus
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