Drying - Hitachi EUP-O53T Instruction Manual

5) Rinse the probe with running tap water for 1 minute. (alternatively:
immerse the immersible part of the probe in a tray filled with
deionized water/tap water (see Fig.3) for 5 min.)
6) Visually check the outer surface of the probe for cleanness. If
necessary, use magnifying glass for visually check. If there is
still soil visible, repeat all above steps.
Manual disinfection:
1) Prepare the disinfectant solution in a tank with cold water (please
follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer regarding
application, concentration, microbiological efficiency, service
life and contact time).
2) Confirm the concentration of the disinfectant before immersing the
probe. Although Cidex® OPA does not need to be diluted, it is
recommended to use test strips to verify the concentration. The
test strips can indicate whether or not the concentration is above
the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC). Please also note the
expiration
Temperature of disinfectant solution should be
minimum 20 °C. The minimum contact time is 5
minutes. If a different disinfectant is used,
follow the manufacturer's instructions. Please
also consider the material compatibility for
the medical device.
3) Immerse the immersible part of the probe into
the disinfectant (see Fig. 3). Set a clock to
insure the recommended contact time which is
5 minutes.
4) Rinse the immersible part of the probe with
deionized water for 1 minute. (alternatively:
immerse the immersible part of the probe in a
tray filled with deionized water (see figure
3) for 5 min.)
5) Visually check the outer surface of the probe for leavings of the
disinfectant. If necessary, repeat the rinsing.

4.4 Drying

1) Wipe the equipment with a single-use, fluff-free wipe or towel to
remove moisture from the surface of the equipment.
2) Dry the equipment naturally in an ambient temperature between
15-30°C for a minimum of 4 hours. Alternatively the equipment can
be dried using a drying heater at a temperature of less than 55°C.
date of the test stripes.
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Water
Detergent
Disinfectant
Fig.3 Immersion of
the Probe
Drying
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