Accutome PachPen User Manual - page 10
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Safety
Disinfection of the Probes with Alcohol
One recommended disinfection technique is to clean the probe assemblies with
70% isopropyl alcohol.
A 5 to 10 minute exposure is recommended. It is imperative that the alcohol
be given time to evaporate before applying a probe to a patient’s eye. Do not
completely immerse the probe or cable; only the tip of the probe should be placed in
the solution.
After cleaning, rinse the end of the probe thoroughly with distilled water to remove
all traces of alcohol.
Probe surfaces should be dried with a lint-free cloth.
High-Level Disinfection of the Probe
If high-level disinfection is required by your facility, the probe may be cleaned using
an FDA-cleared high-level disinfectant, such as Cidex OPA Activated Dialdehyde
Solution.
If your facility is located in the EU, Mikrozid wipes are a compatible method of high-
level disinfection for Accutome probes.
Note: Be sure to follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s written protocol when
using any antibacterial solution, including high-level disinfectants.
Electrical Hazard and Safety
The PachPen is an electrical/electronic device. Reasonable care should be taken
when making an electrical connection and handling electrically powered devices.
Avoid the use of damaged electrical equipment. If repair or maintenance is to be
performed on the PachPen, the equipment must be turned off and the battery
removed.
The device covers must not be removed except by qualified personnel. There are
no user controls inside the unit. To avoid injury, do not operate the PachPen without
protective covers.
The system is intended to operate from a 3.6V lithium battery.
WARNING! BEFORE EACH PATIENT PROCEDURE, INSPECT THE PROBE TO ENSURE THAT
THERE ARE NO BREAKS OR CRACKS IN THE OUTER SHELL.
Avoiding Equipment Damage
No peripheral equipment may be connected to the PachPen.
The PachPen provides no explosion protection from static discharge or arcing
components. Do not operate the instrument in the presence of explosive gases
such as flammable mixtures of anesthetic and air, or nitrous oxide.