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Manual disinfection:
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
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
Temperature
should be minimum 20°C. The minimum contact
time
is
5
disinfectant
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.8). Set a
clock to insure the recommended contact
time which is 5 minutes.
4) Rinse the immersible part of the probe with
deionized
(alternatively: immerse the immersible
part of the probe in a tray filled with
deionized water (see Fig.8) for 5 min.)
5) Visually check the outer surface of the
probe for leavings of the disinfectant. If
necessary, repeat the rinsing.
4.4 Drying
1) Wipe the probe with a single-use, fluff-free wipe or
towel to remove moisture from the surface of the
probe.
2) Dry the probe naturally in an ambient temperature between 15-30°C
for a minimum of 4 hours. Alternatively the equipment can be dried
using a drying heater at a temperature of less than 60°C.
4.5 Inspection
Inspect the equipment for any damage such as crack, scratch or
deformation. Do not use it if any damage is found.
®
OPA does not need to be diluted, it is
date
of
the
of
disinfectant
minutes.
If
is
used,
water
for
test
stripes.
solution
a
different
follow
the
1
minute.
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Water, Detergent
or Disinfectant
Fig.8
Immersion of
the probe
Drying
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