3. Automated Wash
• Place the device in an automated washer on an incline to
facilitate drainage.
• Program the washer with the following parameters, then
activate the wash:
Pre-Wash
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Enzyme Wash
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Wash 1
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Rinse 1
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Dry Phase
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
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Enzol® at 1 oz/gal (US) was validated for cleaning efficacy.
5
Prolystica 2x Neutral Detergent at 1/8 oz/gal was validated for cleaning efficacy.
Drying
• Dry the device using a cleaning cloth.
• Filtered pressurized air can be used to assist in drying.
Inspecting
1. Visually inspect the device, including all internal surfaces,
for remaining soil.
2. If soil remains, repeat manual or automated cleaning
procedure, focusing on those areas.
Disinfection (optional)
Warning: Not to be used in place of sterilization.
1. Remove any light post adapters from the scope prior to
disinfection.
2. Disinfect the device in a disinfecting solution that has the
following active ingredients:
• ≥ 2.4% glutaraldehyde (with minimum immersion time
of 45 minutes at 25°C)
• ≥ 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde (with a minimum soaking
time of 12 minutes at 25°C)
3. Prepare the disinfecting solution according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
4. Per the manufacturer's recommendations, immerse the
device in the disinfecting solution for the required time at
the appropriate temperature.
5. Using a syringe, flush any openings a minimum of 10 times
each with the same disinfecting solution.
6. Thoroughly rinse and flush all interior and exterior
surfaces with running deionized water until the device is
visibly clean and all disinfecting solution and/or residue is
removed.
7. Dry all parts with a lint-free towel immediately after rinsing.
6
Cidex® Activated was validated for disinfection efficacy.
7
Cidex® OPA was validated for disinfection efficacy.
Thermal Disinfection (optional)
Warning: Not to be used in place of sterilization.
1. Disassemble any adapters from the scope prior to
disinfection.
2. Place the scope into the washer disinfector.
3. Program the washer using the following parameters:
Thermal Disinfection
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
2 Minutes
Cold
N/A
2 Minutes
Hot
Enzymatic Detergent
2 Minutes
66°C Set Point
Non-Enzyamtic Detergent
2 Minutes
Hot (60°C)
N/A
7 Minutes
115°C
N/A
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7
1 Minute
90°C
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5
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