Method 3
Cleaning Method 3
Product Care Instructions
For All: Ocular Surgical Lenses and Rings
Plus:O4MAC Ocular MaxField® AC Four Mirror Gonio Lens
O4MAC-LR Ocular MaxField® AC Four Mirror Gonio Lens
OI-20A Ocular MaxACTM 20 Diopter
OI-28A Ocular MaxACTM 28 Diopter
O4MAC-H, Ocular MaxField® AC Four Mirror Gonio Lens w/Lg Handle
OG3MAC-10, Ocular Autoclavable Three Mirror 10mm
Except: (See Cleaning Method 1)
OKSG, Khaw Surgical Gonioprism
OLIV-EQNA, Landers NA Equatorial Vitrectomy Lens
OLIV-WFNA, Landers NA Wide Field Vitrectomy Lens
OLTK-7.2 or 8.2, Landers Wide Field Temporary Keratoprosthesis
OTSG, Thorpe Surgical Gonioscope
OWIV-HMNA, Woldoff NA High Mag Vitrectomy Lens
OUV 132-2, Peyman-Wessels-Landers 132D Upright Vitrectomy Lens
NOTE: The old style OSJG, Swan Jacob Gonioprism is not autoclavable. Use Cleaning Method 1.
Cleaning
Rinse: Immediately upon removal from patient's eye, thoroughly rinse in cool or tepid water.
Wash: Place a few drops of mild soap on a moistened cotton ball.
CAUTION If fluid/gas exchange has occurred, wipe lens with alcohol to remove any trace of oil present. (If lens is not promptly and properly cleaned, permanent damage may result.)
Gently clean with a circular motion.
Rinse: Thoroughly rinse in cool or tepid water, then dry carefully with a non-linting tissue.
Then: Proceed with either disinfection or sterilization instructions.
Disinfection
Soak In: GLUTARALDEHYDE 2% or 3.4% aqueous solution
Temperature per manufacturer instructions
Minimum exposure time = 20 minutes or
BLEACH 10% solution mixed at: 1 part bleach to 9 parts water
Recommended exposure time = 10 minutes
CAUTION To avoid damage to the lens, do not exceed recommended exposure time.
Then: Rinse lens thoroughly to remove disinfection solution.
3 cycles of 1 minute, with cool or tepid water is recommended.
Dry carefully and place in a dry storage case.
NOTE These lenses are known to be compatible with: Ascepti-Wipe, Cavi-cide, Cidex, Cidex OPA, DisCide Wipe, Enviro-cide, H2O2 -3%, and Opti-Cide.
CAUTION If used on an ulcerated cornea, lens must be STERILIZED before next procedure.
Sterilization - EO
Minimum Time: 1 hour
Temperature: 130°F (54°C)
Aeration Time: 12 hours
Sterilization - Steam Autoclave
Prep: Place product in sterilization case.
Process: Standard Cycle (wrapped)
Temperature: 270°F (134°C)
Time: 15 minutes minimum
or
Temperature: 250°F (121°C)
Time: 30 minutes minimum
CAUTION Use only distilled water in the steam sterilizer.
If not distilled, mineral deposits from hard water (steam) will leave a cloudy film on the lens. The deposit can only be removed by regrinding and re-polishing the lens and repair costs approximate that of a new lens.
STORE Biological peel pouch ensures sterility after the sterilization process.
FOR IMMEDIATE USE ONLY
Flash autoclave (unwrapped) at a minimum of 270°F (134°C) for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Note: Allow HRI Vitrectomy Lenses to air cool. Rapid cooling as in a cool water rinse may fracture the lens.
Sterilization - Steris System 1
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Sterilization - Sterrad
No
For information on compatibility with alternative product care methods, contact Customer Service
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