Welch Allyn 73210 6V Power Supply Rectal Light Handle - User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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Cleaning
Clean the rectal light handle immediately after each use by following the cleaning
procedure described here.
These procedures require the use of an intermediate-level disinfectant (ILD) wipe
and solution that includes the following claims on its labeling:
• that it is effective in killing Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) and
• that it does not cause adverse effects (corrosion) to plastics, rubbers,
and metals
Users of the rectal light handle must also observe site-specific governing
regulations for protection of personnel and for effective handling and disposal of
ILD waste by-products.
Rectal Light Handle, Ref 73210:
1. Disconnect the rectal light handle from the power-supply cord and from the
endoscopic device.
2. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes. Do not proceed until the lamp is
comfortably cool to the touch.
3. Unscrew the outer sleeve of the handle by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Using the appropriate ILD wipe, wipe the handle body and the handle cord
according to the instructions supplied by the ILD manufacturer.
5. Using the appropriate ILD solution, immerse the outer sleeve and clean it
according to the instructions supplied by the ILD manufacturer.
6. Allow the parts of the rectal light handle to dry.
7. Reassemble the outer sleeve to the body, and store the rectal light handle
appropriately for its next use.
Caution Do not immerse the body of the rectal light handle in any
solution. To do so could damage the body of the rectal light handle.
CW
CCW
Rectal Light Handle
Outer Sleeve
Rectal Light Handle
Body and Cord