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HEINE FlexTip+ Laryngoscope Blade
Please read and follow these instructions for use and keep them for future reference.
Intended Use
The HEINE FlexTip+ laryngoscope blade is used exclusively for endo-tracheal intubation. Only
persons with training in endo-tracheal intubation are authorised to use it.
For U.S. only:
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a Physician or Practitioner!
Warnings and Safety Information
CAUTION! Indicates potential hazardous situations. Ignoring the corresponding instructions
may lead to dangerous situations of mild to moderate extent. (Background color yellow;
foreground color black).
NOTE! This symbol indicates valuable advice in terms of set up, operation or maintenance,
as applicable. Notes are important, but not related to hazardous situations.
Operate
The movable blade tip can cause injury to the patient if it is not used according to these
instructions and with a normal degree of caution.
- Before use, ensure that the instrument is free from damage with e.g. no sharp edges etc.
- Attach the blade to the handle in the usual way and hinge upwards into the working position.
- Check that the light is bright enough (batteries!).
- During intubation hold the laryngoscope by the handle, do not operate the lever.
- When the tip of the blade locates in the vallecula, operate the lever carefully and no further than
necessary with the thumb to lift the epiglottis.
- Release the lever before extracting the blade.
Hygienic reprocessing
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
The following instructions must be incorporated into the hospital or practice procedures. National
guidelines and regulations (e.g. regarding CJK/vCJK) and the relevant standards and laws must be
put into practise.
These procedures must be carried out by suitably-qualified personnel.
Procedure after use
Remove all traces of contamination immediately after use to avoid incrustation.
Manual cleaning / disinfection
Use only cleaning and disinfection products which are recommended by the manufacturer for use
with fiber optics and plastics. Follow the manufacturers instructions regarding concentration and
duration of use exactly. After this process, rinse the blade with de-mineralised water and ensure
that no deposits remain on them.
Warning: Use of the wrong cleaning and disinfection products or methods can cause irreparable
damage to the laryngoscope.
Ultrasonic cleaning is not permitted!
Automatic cleaning / disinfection
The laryngoscope can be cleaned or thermally disinfected at up to 93 °C in an automatic machine.
Use only cleaning products, which are recommended for use with stainless steel and plastic. The
rinsing procedure must ensure that no deposits are left on the product. Use only de-mineralised
water for the final rinse.
MED 0698 2020-11-06

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