Method 4
Cleaning Method 4
Product Care Instructions
For All: Ocular Tonometers
Cleaning
Rinse: Immediately upon removal from patient's eyes, thoroughly rinse in cool or tepid water.
Wash: Place a few drops of mild soap on a moistened cotton ball.
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.
Sterilization - EO
Minimum Time: 1 hour
Temperature: 130°F (54°C)
Aeration Time: 12 hours
Sterilization - Steam Autoclave (Flash Only)
Prep: Tonometer should be disassembled and thoroughly washed so that it is free of mucous, sebaceous deposits or other debris.
Place: Place all three parts in a tray taking care to protect the tonometer from damage by contact with other instruments.
Process: Flash Autoclave (unwrapped) for four (4) minutes at 270°F or 134°C. The tonometer will not withstand steam autoclaving for a longer cycle without damage. The intense heat for an extended time will cause the plastic to cloud.
Then: Reassemble before use. In the absence of the ring, a false reading will occur.
Sterilization - Steris System 1
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Sterilization - Sterrad
No
WARNING Never soak in Alcohol, Acetone or Other Solvents.
NOTE: Tonometers have a lifetime of 5 years. After a period of 2 years of purchase, check for the following: Any visual damage, easy gliding and turning without any resistance, no complete rip of the white 'O' type joint ring, scratches on the applanation (contact surface), complete visibility of engraved white ring on the applanation (contact) surface.
For information on compatibility with alternative product care methods, contact Customer Service.
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