Welch Allyn Auriflush Ear Wash System - User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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Maintenance
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Auriflush System
Clean the Auriflush System after every use and disinfect at the user’s discretion.
Cleaning the unit with soap and water will eliminate any debris and reduce the number
of microorganisms in the tubing. Disinfect the unit with 70% isopropyl alcohol or 10%
bleach with 90% water solution to eliminate most bacterial and fungal growth. It is
recommended that alcohol is used since it will help to evaporate any remaining water
in the tubing.
1. Remove the eartip and discard.
2. Clean the outside of the chamber, handle and hose with a soft cloth saturated with
a mild solution of soap and water.
3. To clean the unit, prepare an 800 mL solution of soap and water. To disinfect the
unit, prepare a 400 mL solution of Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol or 10% bleach with
90% water solution.
4. Detach the chamber from the faucet. Leave hoses attached to the unit. Pour 100 mL
of the solution into the top opening of the coupler. Save the remainder of the
solution for later steps of this procedure.
5. Replace the chamber on the faucet head and submerge the exposed handle
interface surface (where the tip attaches) into the remainder of the solution.
Pour 100 mL of
cleaning solution into
chamber
Place handle into 700 mL
of cleaning solution
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