FIRE HAZARD: Never drape or cover the end of any fiberoptic cable with anything
•
flammable.
Light loss and warmer than normal instrument temperatures may be encountered if using a
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light source fiber optic cable with a larger aperture or bundle diameter than the instruments
receiving aperture or bundle diameter.
Adverse Events
We have no knowledge of any adverse events with this product.
Cleaning of headband, headlight and headlight cable.
Exterior surface of headband and module can be wiped clean with 70% Isopropyl alcohol or
mild soap. Headlight cable is not to be steam autoclaved. Autoclaving will cause damage to the
non-sealed Proximal end of the cable which has a lens on it. The headlight cable can be wiped
in same process as the headband and module.
Cleaning and Sterilization of Fiberoptic Light Guides
Cleaning
Fiberoptic light guides for endoscopes, microscopes, and surgical instruments are high quality
optical devices. They require similar care to that taken for any precision optical component.
After each use, the light guide should be washed and cleaned of all debris. A soft brush and
mild detergent should be used to clean the device. Pay particular attention to any crevices or
seams. Avoid any harsh materials or detergents that can scratch or in any way damage the
optical surfaces on each end of the light guide. Sunoptic Technologies
following Steam Sterilization (Autoclave) guidelines:
Steam Sterilization (Autoclave)
The cycle selected is dependent on equipment and hospital protocol. General guidelines are:
METHOD
Steam (wrapped)
Steam (wrapped)
Steam (wrapped)
Chemical Disinfection
It is recommended that the guidelines below published by Advanced Sterilization, a Johnson &
Johnson company be followed.
Product
Cidex Activated Dialdehyde Solution
Cidex Plus 28 Day Solution
LIT021 IN'TECH MEDICAL
(English)
CYCLE
Prevacuum
270 deg. F (132 deg. C)
Gravity
270 deg. F (132 deg. C)
Gravity
250 deg. F (121 deg. C)
45 minutes @ 25 degrees C
77 degrees F
20 minutes @ 25 degrees C
77 degrees F
MINIMUM
TEMPERATURE
High Level
Disinfection Sterilization
®
. recommends the
EXPOSURE TIME
4 minutes
10 minutes
45 minutes
Sterilization
10 Hours
NA
Rev. K
Date of Revision:5/23/13
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