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4341 State Street Road

PO Box 220

Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA

Tel: +1 315 685 4560

Fax: +1 315 685 3361

www.welchallyn.com

Part No. 690047-1 Rev B

Standard Laryngoscope Blades and

Handles

Standard Laryngoscope Blades

Care and Maintenance

Welch Allyn laryngoscope blades are crafted from enduring stainless steel. To insure

maximum life and performance, the following instructions should be strictly adhered to.

There are two styles of standard Welch Allyn laryngoscope blades - Conventional and

Convertible.

In the Conventional blades, the lamp socket and wires are an integral part of the blade. In

the Convertible style, the light carrier (which contains the lamp and wires) can be

removed from the blade for cleaning and replacement. To determine which blade style

you are referencing, please refer to Figure 1.

Cleaning Procedure

All Welch Allyn blades are compatible with enzymatic cleaners. Refer to manufacturer’s

instructions for recommended exposure times and solution strengths.

Conventional Blades (pre 1990)

Leave lamp in the blade. Immediately after use, blade should be rinsed in clean tap water

to remove any residue. External surfaces should then be gently scrubbed in soapy water,

with a soft brush, to provide a thorough cleaning.

After cleaning, rinse blades thoroughly, and dry prior to disinfection/sterilization.

Convertible Blades (post 1990)

Prior to cleaning, the light carrier should be removed from the blade following the

procedure outlined in the Light Carrier Replacement section. The blade and light carrier

should then be cleaned following the procedure outlined under Conventional Blades. This

process will result in removing any debris trapped between the carrier and the blade,

facilitating the disinfection/sterilization process. Reassemble.

WARNING ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Part No. 690047-1 Rev B 4341 State Street Road PO Box 220 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA Tel: +1 315 685 4560 Fax: +1 315 685 3361 www.welchallyn.com 1 Standard Laryngoscope Blades and Handles Standard Laryngoscope Blades Care and Maintenance Welch Allyn laryngoscope blades are crafted from enduring stainless steel. To insure maximum life and performance, the following instructions should be strictly adhered to.
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Standard Laryngoscope Blades and Handles Welch Allyn Disinfection/Sterilization (Minimum High Level Disinfection Required) Sterrad®System: Welch Allyn laryngoscope blades are compatible with Sterrad hydrogen peroxide plasma system. Cold Soak Solutions: Welch Allyn laryngoscope blades are compatible with 14 day (2.4 - 2.6%) glutaraldehyde solutions. WARNING: Do not use bleach (sodium hypochlorite), betadine, or peroxide solutions. Doing so may damage the instrument.
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Directions for Use Standard Laryngoscope Blades and Handles 3 Battery Replacement Unscrew bottom cap of handle and remove batteries. Stubby handle: pull on tab to remove battery pack. Remove batteries by pulling one end away from pack. Alkaline batteries have been supplied with your handle for maximum performance (nickel/ cadmium with rechargeable handle) and are recommended as replacements. Ordinary carbon-zinc batteries may also be used. Replace with appropriate size battery and replace bottom cap.
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Standard Laryngoscope Blades and Handles Welch Allyn WARNING When lamp is in “On” position, continuous contact with the bulb may cause burn to patient. Test Procedure Laryngoscope blades and handles should always be tested after cleaning/disinfection/ sterilization and prior to use. To check, connect the laryngoscope blade to the handle and pull open to the “on” position. If the unit fails to light or flickers, check the lamp/batteries.