Cleaning And Sterilization; Compatible Cleaning Methods - Welch Allyn VDX-300 Operating Manual

Welch Allyn VDX-300 Illumination and Imaging System
Cleaning and Sterilization
Carefully review the instructions for cleaning and sterilization found in this manual.
The first section highlights compatibility of the VDX-300 with various cleaning
methods, and the next section highlights instructions for cleaning of each of the
components of the VDX-300.
Compatible Cleaning Methods
BE SURE TO FOLLOW YOUR INSTITUTION'S SPECIFIC CLEANING AND
STERILIZATION PROCEDURES IN CONSULTATION WITH THIS OPERATING
MANUAL. Sterilization is always recommended for devices coming in contact with the
patient; always sterilize rigid and flexible scopes before use.
1. Platform Box (illustrated in Figure 1)
The Platform Box should not be sterilized. To clean, turn power OFF, and
disconnect the power cord from the Platform Box. The surfaces may be
cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild detergent.
2. Fiber Optic Bundle and Scope Adapters (illustrated in Figures 1 and 4)
The Fiber Optic Bundle and Scope Adapters are compatible with the
following cleaning methods:
ETO (ethylene oxide) sterilization (see instructions on the
following page)
2% glutaraldehyde soak (10 hours for sterilization, 30 minutes
for disinfection)
Autoclaving
Steris
3. Camera Head, Camera Cable, and Optional Optical Coupler (illustrated in
Figure 1)
The Camera Head, Camera Cable, and Optical Coupler are compatible with
the following cleaning methods:
ETO (ethylene oxide) sterilization (see instructions on the
following page)
2% glutaraldehyde soak (10 hours for sterilization, 30 minutes
for disinfection)
Steris
WARNING: The Camera Head, Camera Cable, and Optical Coupler should
never be autoclaved.
The Camera Head Assembly and Fiber Optic Assembly may also be draped.
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