bionix Cleaning and High Level Disinfecting for OtoClear Ear Irrigation System Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- BIONIX
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bionix Cleaning and High Level Disinfecting for OtoClear Ear Irrigation
System
CLEANING THE BIONIX OTOCLEAR EAR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
It is recommended to clean the Bionix Ear Irrigation System daily following the procedure below.
- Unplug the Portable Electronic Irrigator from its charging cord.
- Prepare a solution of dishwashing liquid and water.
- Ensure the Portable Electronic Irrigator is completely drained of water.
- Remove reservoir from the Portable Electronic Irrigator, and wash the outside and inside of the reservoir with the dishwashing solution.
- Use the dishwashing solution and a cloth to gently wipe clean the Portable Electronic Irrigator housing.
- Disconnect the adapter wand from the Portable Electronic Irrigator, submerge in the dishwashing solution and clean with the cloth.
- After drying and reattaching the reservoir to the Portable Electronic Irrigator, fill it with the dishwashing solution and reattach the adapter wand.
- Aim the adapter wand towards a sink and turn on the system. Run the Portable Electronic Irrigator until it pumps air.
- Remove the reservoir from the Portable Electronic Irrigator and empty any remaining dishwashing solution down the drain.
- Rinse the reservoir repeated with water until no suds are visible and then dry the outside surface.
- Reattach the reservoir to the Portable Electronic Irrigator and refill with water.
- Turn on the Portable Electronic Irrigator and run until the reservoir is empty and pumps air.
- Empty the reservoir of any remaining water and leave the fill cap open to allow the inside to air dry.
- Dry all outer surfaces of the Portable Electronic Irrigator.
- Reattach the charger to the Portable Electronic Irrigator and it is ready for the next use.
HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION OF THE BIONIX OTOCLEAR EAR IRRIGATION SYSTEM (INCLUDING OTOCLEAR EAR BASIN)
- Use one of the following high level disinfecting (HLD) solutions that are compatible with the Bionix Ear Irrigation System:
- Ortho-Phthalaldehyde Solution (0.55% maximum)
- Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Solution (2% maximum)
- Glutaraldehyde Solution (3.0% maximum)
- Prepare the HLD solution per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ensure all water has been drained from the Portable Electronic Irrigator.
- Fill the reservoir with the HLD solution.
- Aiming towards a drain or collection bottle, turn the Portable Electronic Irrigator on and run the HLD solution through the system until approximately half of the reservoir (~100 ml) has been pumped.
- Refill the reservoir with HLD solution.
- Allow the HLD solution to soak in the Portable Electronic Irrigator per the HLD manufacturer’s instructions for use.
- After the manufacturer’s recommended soak, turn the Portable Electronic Irrigator on and run until the reservoir is empty and it pumps air.
- Empty the reservoir of any remaining HLD solution.
- Carefully wipe off any HLD solution that may have gotten on the outer surfaces of the Portable Electronic Irrigator.
- Fill the reservoir with clean rinse water.
- Turn the Portable Electronic Irrigator on and run until the reservoir is empty of rinse water and it pumps air.
- Repeat steps 11 – 12 until the system has been rinsed three times.
- Empty the reservoir of any remaining water and leave the fill cap open to allow the inside to air dry.
- Dry all outer surfaces of the Portable Electronic Irrigator.
- Reattach the charger to the Portable Electronic Irrigator and it is ready for the next use.
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References
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