Cleaning Method 4
CLEANING METHODS |
Product Care Instructions Cleaning Rinse: Immediately upon removal from patient’s eye, thoroughly rinse in cool or tepid water.Wash: Place a few drops of mild soap on a moistened cotton ball. Gently clean with a circular motion. Rinse: Thoroughly rinse in cool or tepid water, then dry carefully with a non-linting tissue. Then: Proceed with either disinfection or sterilization instructions. Disinfection Soak In: GLUTARALDEHYDE 2% or 3.4% aqueous solution Temperature per manufacturer instructions Minimum exposure time = 20 minutes or BLEACH 10% solution mixed at: 1 part bleach to 9 parts water Recommended exposure time = 10 minutes CAUTION To avoid damage to the lens, do not exceed recommended exposure time. Then: Rinse lens thoroughly to remove disinfection solution. 3 cycles of 1 minute, with cool or tepid water is recommended. Dry carefully and place in a dry storage case. NOTE: These lenses are known to be compatible with: Asepti-Wipe, Cavi-cide, Cidex, Cidex OPA, DisCide Wipe, Enviro-cide, H2O2 – 3%, and Opti-Cide. CAUTION If used on an ulcerated cornea, lens must be STERILIZED before next procedure. Sterilization – EO Minimum Time: 1 hour Temperature: 130°F (54°C) Aeration Time: 12 hours Sterilization – Steam Autoclave (Flash Only) Prep: Tonometer should be disassembled and thoroughly washed so that it is free of mucus, sebaceous deposits or other debris. Place: Place all three parts in a tray taking care to protect the tonometer from damage by contact with other instruments. Process: Flash autoclave (unwrapped) for four (4) minutes at 270°F or 134°C. No dry time. WARNING: Remove promptly, longer exposure will damage lens. The intense heat for an extended time will cause the plastic to cloud. Then: Reassemble before use. In the absence of the ring, a false reading will occur. Sterilization – Steris System 1 Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Sterilization – Sterrad No WARNING Never soak in Alcohol, Acetone or Other Solvents. NOTE: Tonometers have a lifetime of 5 years. After a period of 2 years of purchase, check for the following: Any visual damage, easy gliding and turning without any resistance, no complete rip of the white ‘O’ type joint ring, scratches on the applanation (contact surface), complete visibility of engraved white ring on applanation (contact) surface. |
