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Fiber optic laryngoscope handles
Directions for use
Intended
use
The
fiber optic laryngoscope handle is an accessory used with compatible rigid fiber optic
laryngoscope blades which are used to examine
and visualize
a patient’s airway
and
aid
placement of a tracheal
tube.
About this
document
This directions for use apply to Welch Allyn reusable fiber optic laryngoscope handles:
60813, 60814, 60815. Welch Allyn
reusable
fiber optic laryngoscope handles may be used
with
Welch Allyn fiber optic laryngoscope blades MacIntosh
REF:
6906X, English
MacIntosh
REF:
6921X, and Miller REF: 6806X.
Warnings and
cautions
WARNING: R
eusable
fiber optic
laryngoscope handles
must
be reprocessed
after
each
use.
WARNING: The reprocessing procedure and the equipment and materials described
must be followed and conducted by persons trained and familiar
with
medical device
reprocessing.
WARNING: Consult cleaning and disinfecting agent manufacturer
instructions
for their
proper preparation and use.
WARNING: Repeated
reprocessing may
degrade
elements of the handle.
Follow
inspection procedures to assure damage has not occurred to the handle.
WARNING: High level disinfection and/or sterilization are not achieved by these
methods.
WARNING:
Lamps, if left illuminated, could generate sufficient heat to cause burns
WARNING: Discard any component that shows evidence of damage or
deterioration.
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment. Any modification of this
equipment may
lead to patient injury. Any modification of this equipment voids the
product warranty.
WARNING: Personnel shall
follow their facility policies
and
procedures
and
wear
appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
potentially
contaminated
equipment.
WARNING:
Laryngoscope equipment is not suitable for use in intense
magnetic
fields
CAUTION:
Only use lamp specified. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause
damage or poor performance of the handle.
CAUTION: If the device will be unused for several months or longer, remove
the
batteries prior to storing the device.
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