4. Rinse Thoroughly
• With distal end pointing down rinse device thoroughly
using running hot deionized, distilled or purified water for a
minimum of 2 minutes.
• Hold handpiece with distal end pointing down and flush
inside of distal end using a syringe or pipette filled with hot
deionized, distilled or purified water.
Caution: Do not use high pressure water or air. Do not immerse.
Do not allow running water to enter distal end of handpiece or
console connector.
5. Inspect
• Visually inspect handpiece for visible soil. Repeat Steps 2
thru 5 if visible soil remains.
6. Go to Mechanical/Automated Cleaning section for further
instructions.
Warning: Manual pre-cleaning must be followed by mechanical/
automated cleaning.
Manual Pre-Cleaning of Attachments
Note: The instructions in this section are specific to the G1
Attachments and MA Bearing Sleeves listed in Table 1.
1. Preparation
• Assemble all necessary supplies including Attachment
Cleaning Brush (ACB), Small Diameter Cleaning Brush
(SDCB), sponge, lint-free cloth and soft bristle brush.
• Remove attachment and dissection tool from handpiece.
2. Rinse
• Rinse attachment under running cold deionized, distilled or
purified water for a minimum of 2 minutes.
• Manipulate any moving parts such as release sleeves under
running cold deionized, distilled or purified water to loosen or
remove gross soil.
• Use a sponge, soft lint-free cloth or soft bristle brush to assist
in removing gross soil.
Caution: Do not use high pressure water or air. Do not rinse
attachment with saline solution.
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