4. Close and lock the Latch, and ensure that the Manipulator Handle is
securely attached to the Adapter with no free movement.
Removing the manipulator Handle from the Adapter
CAuTION: When securing the Latch, use care to avoid contacting
the patient or other accessories in the surgical field.
To detach the Manipulator Handle, unlock and open the Latch on the
Adapter while holding the Manipulator Handle and separate it from
the Adapter.
Note: There is no need to depress the foot pedal and move the UPS
arm to separate the Manipulator Handle from the Adapter.
Removing the Adapter from the uPS
To detach the Adapter from the UPS Arm after surgery is complete,
press the Release Button on the Arm (see Figure 3) and pull the
Adapter straight out without rotation.
RECOmmENDED CLEANING INSTRuCTIONS
1. Prepare the enzymatic detergent according to the manufacturers
recommendations and submerge the Adapter in the detergent.
Soak for ten (10) minutes.
2. Scrub the submerged Adapter with a soft sponge or brush and
agitate. Clean crevices, using a pipe cleaner/brush or flush with a
syringe when appropriate. Actuate any moving parts to loosen
trapped soil.
3. Rinse in warm (100 °F – 120 °F, 38 °C – 49 °C) tap water for
one (1) minute. Thoroughly flush difficult to reach areas.
Actuate while rinsing.
4. Place the Adapter into a bath containing warm (100 °F – 120 °F,
38 °C – 49 °C) water. Agitate the Adapter by hand for at least
one (1) minute. Repeat this process two (2) additional times.
5. Ultrasonically clean the Adapter for twenty (20) minutes in a neutral
pH detergent (Neutrad
detergent according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Rinse the Adapter with clean, tap water, actuating moving parts
while rinsing, for one (1) minute; repeat rinse twice.
7. Dry the Adapter thoroughly with a clean, lint free cloth.
8. Repeat this cleaning procedure if the Adapter appears to be soiled
after initial cleaning and until there is no sign of soil on the device.
RECOmmENDED STEAm AuTOCLAVE STERILIZATION
PARAmETERS
Pre-vacuum Cycle
Preconditioning Pulses: 4
Exposure temperature: 270 °F – 273 °F (132 °C – 134 °C)
Exposure time: 4 minutes
Gravity Displacement Cycles
Exposure temperature: 270 °F – 275 °F (132 °C – 135 °C)
Exposure time: 15 minutes
Exposure temperature: 250 °F – 253 °F (121 °C – 123 °C)
Exposure time: 40 minutes
figure 3. uPS Arm
®
or acceptable alternative). Prepare the
UPS Handle
Release Button
Arm