Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
Cleaning the MicroTymp2 Handle
Do not sterilize the MicroTymp2 Handle. Clean the Handle by wiping it with
a dry cloth or a cloth that has been lightly dampened with 70% Isopropyl
alcohol. Make sure liquid does not seep into the instrument, especially
in the probe area. Inspect the probe opening and the three inside ports for
debris monthly. Dust, cerumen, or other material in the probe may affect the
accuracy and/or functioning of the instrument.
Printer/Charger Cleaning
Do not sterilize the MicroTymp2 Printer/Charger. Make sure liquid does not
seep into either the printer area or the charging well. Clean the Printer/Charger
by wiping it with a dry cloth or a cloth that has been lightly dampened with
70% Isopropyl alcohol.
Disinfection and Sterilization of the Probe Tips
The probe tips should be disinfected after each patient.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the
probe tips should be “cleaned and decontaminated...(if) contaminated with
blood or other potentially infectious materials.”
The probe tips may be sterilized as follows:
Ethylene Oxide: 130˚F (54˚C), 8 PSI (55 kPa), 4-hour cycle
Steam Autoclave: 270˚F (132˚C), 27 PSI (185 kPa), 6-minute cycle
The probe tips may be disinfected as follows:
Cidex™
Cidexplus™
70% Isopropyl alcohol
Betadine® (10% by volume)
Wescodyne® (10% by volume)
Metricide
Boiling water (30 minutes)
NOTE: Zephiran® Chloride (with or without anti-rust tablets)
is not recommended as a disinfection solution. Using Betadine,
Wescodyne, or boiling water may discolor probe tips; however,
performance is not affected.
If the probe tips are wiped while attached to the MicroTymp2,
point the probe tip down to prevent seepage of liquid into the
probe tip.
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