BD 5513E Manual De Instrucciones página 4

Instructions for use
Only trained healthcare personnel should use the Surgical Clipper� If the Surgical Clipper is used for the first time, see the training materials provided by
BD� Health care personnel should wear gloves when performing hair removal� Clipper should be disinfected prior to initial use�
Suitable for use in healthcare facility environment�
Attaching a disposable blade to the Clipper handle (diagram #3):
Make sure the Clipper is turned off� Using gloved hands, peel back and remove cover from the blade blister package� Position the new blade on top of the
Clipper handle, aligning the mark on the side of the blade with the first line on the handle� Slide the blade back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks
into place and the mark on the side of the blade aligns with the dot on the Clipper handle� If blade is dropped or becomes contaminated, discard it�
Patient's skin should be clean� Healthcare professional should instruct patient to avoid sudden movement during clipping process� Use dry or wet clipping
method� Choose the appropriate blade depending on the area to clip� Attach blade (see above)� Switch Clipper on (diagram #1 – mark 3)� Check Clipper
and blade for abnormal vibration or noise before patient use� See operating noise specifications listed in the Surgical Clipper specifications table� If
abnormalities are found do not use the Clipper� With logo facing up, hold Clipper at approximate 40˚ angle to the patient, (hold between thumb and
forefinger with hand underneath, similar to using a pen or a pencil, or with a standard over grip)� Glide face of blade gently against surface of skin
(diagram #4)� For best results clip against the direction of hair growth� It is best to always stretch skin taut for clipping�
Removing blade:
After clipping, switch Clipper off to stop operation� Position the Clipper blade facing down (diagram #5) over an appropriate trash receptacle, and use
your thumb to push the blade forward along the blade frame releasing and disposing of the used blade� Discard blade per facility protocol�
Disinfection:
Clipper should be disinfected after each use� The Clipper may be rinsed under running water or submerged, for up to 30 minutes, in water to remove any
loose hair, debris or other gross contaminants� Cleaning the Clipper can be achieved with a pre-moistened wipe or cloth containing a sodium hypochlorite
or hydrogen peroxide solution, following the manufacturer's instructions for use� Clipper should then be wiped with a pre-moistened disinfectant wipe or
cloth moistened with a disinfectant solution� When necessary to clean the charging adapter, disconnect from wall outlet and wipe with the compatible
disinfectants as specified for the Clipper� Compatible disinfectants include sodium hypochlorite solution, quaternary ammonium/isopropyl alcohol
solution, hydrogen peroxide and benzalkonium chloride/dodecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride/PHMB solutions� Refer to disinfectant instructions for
use� Allow Clipper to dry completely before returning to the charging adapter� Disinfectants containing benzyl alcohol can cause chemical damage to
the external housing and should not be used for routine cleaning� Use of benzyl alcohol will void the warranty period stated for this product� Should the
Clipper become grossly contaminated, discard and contact your local sales representative for a replacement�
WARNING:
BD blades (REF 4406, 4403A, and 4412A) are single use only and specifically designed for use with the BD 5513E� The user assumes responsibility for
appropriate use of this Clipper� Using blades not manufactured or approved by BD will void any warranty and patient results cannot be predicted� Re-use
of blades may result in a nonfunctional product and could contribute to cross contamination; potentially putting patient safety at risk�
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