Welch Allyn Standard laryngoscope handles - User Manual - Manual

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©2014 Welch Allyn, Inc.
MM 721357 Ver. C
Standard laryngoscope handles
Directions for use
Intended use
The standard laryngoscope handle is an accessory used with compatible rigid standard
laryngoscope blades which are used to examine and visualize a patient’s airway and aid
placement of a tracheal tube.
About this document
This directions for use apply to Welch Allyn reusable standard laryngoscope handles REF:
60200, 60300, 60400, 60305. Welch Allyn reusable standard laryngoscope handles may be
used with Welch Allyn standard laryngoscope blades MacIntosh REF: 6904X, English
MacIntosh REF: 6924X, and Miller REF: 6804X and REF 68470.
Warnings and cautions
WARNING: Welch Allyn reusable standard laryngoscope handles must be reprocessed
after each use.
WARNING: The reprocessing procedure and the equipment and materials described
must be followed and conducted by persons trained and familiar with medical device
reprocessing.
WARNING: Consult cleaning and disinfecting agent manufacturer instructions for their
proper preparation and use.
WARNING: Repeated reprocessing may degrade elements of the handle. Follow
inspection procedures to assure damage has not occurred to the handle.
WARNING: High level disinfection and/or sterilization are not achieved by these
methods.
WARNING: Discard any component that shows evidence of damage or
deterioration.
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment. Any modification of this equipment may
lead to patient injury. Any modification of this equipment voids the product warranty.
WARNING: Personnel shall follow their facility policies and procedures and wear
appropriate personal protective equipment when handling potentially contaminated
equipment.
WARNING: Laryngoscope equipment is not suitable for use in intense magnetic fields
CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to this handle.
CAUTION: Do not immerse/soak handle, damage to handle may occur.
CAUTION: If the device will be unused for several months or longer, remove the
batteries prior to storing the device.