Blades

Manual Cleaning and Disinfection
Wash with a soft brush. Only use an FDA approved disinfectant that is warranted by the manufacturer for use with fiber optic and stainless steel instruments. Adhere strictly to manufacturer's instructions regarding concentration and duration. The solutions should be replaced regularly since the risk of corrosion increases with standing time and contamination of solution. A maximum immersion time of 60 minutes must not be exceeded. After disinfection, rinse with deionized water and wipe dry with a cotton cloth.

Machine Cleaning and Disinfection
The manufacturer's instructions regarding duration, temperature and concentration of chemicals must be followed. Temperature should not exceed 93° C.

Ultrasonic Cleaning
An ultrasonic bath (at 35 kHz) is suitable for thorough and gentle cleaning of heavily soiled and sensitive parts. Manual ultrasonic cleaning should only last long enough for the dirt to be removed, no longer than 5 minutes under normal circumstances. If detergents are added to ultrasonic baths (use non chlorine-containing agents), extra rinsing will be necessary.

Sterilization
Both the blade and outer shell of the Propper handle may be sterilized using the STERRAD or STERIS sterilization systems. EO gas sterilization may be used as well. Steam Sterilization: After cleaning, blades should be wrapped then sterilized in gravity diplacement autoclaves at 121° C (250° F) for 20 minutes, or in pre-vacuum sterilizers at 134° C (273° F) for 4 minutes. Make certain, that laryngoscopes cool down slowly.

WARNING: Do not use Halogen bearing solutions (i.e. Iodophor Liquids), Dry heat or Flash sterilization.

Handles

Before cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization remove battery compartment. Outer Shell of Handle: may be subject to Steris, Sterrad, EO gas or Steam Sterilization. Battery Compartment: Wipe clean with a cloth or cotton ball soaked in alcohol. Chemical, Steam and Hot-air sterilization should never be used. Gas sterilization is permitted after removal of the batteries.