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Sterilization
Laryngoscopes have to be sterilized as required by national regulation and internal institutional
standards. We recommend the sterilization with saturated steam at 134 °C for 4 minutes. Cycles
of up to 18 minutes or up to 60 minutes in specified cases should not damage the metal part of the
blade. There may be a reduction in light transmission with frequent / repeated long-term steam
sterilization, particularly if the steam quality is not ideal.
It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the cleaning and sterilization is actually performed
using appropriate equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve the desired result. This normally
requires validation and routine monitoring of the process. Any deviation from these instructions
should be evaluated for effectiveness and potential adverse consequences.
Maintenance
The device is maintenance free.
Service
The device has no components serviceable by the end-user.
Disposal
Please observe the relevant state-specific disposal regulations.
Applicable standards: DIN EN ISO 7376
General Notes
The warranty for the entire product is invalidated if non-genuine HEINE products or non-original
parts are used and if repairs or modifications are made to the device by persons not authorized
by HEINE. For more information, please visit www.heine.com.
The expected life cycle, when the device is normal used and the warning and safety information
as well as the maintenance instructions are observed, is up to 7 years. Beyond this period, the
product may continue to be used if it is in a safe and good condition.
This product is a precise optical instrument. Please handle this product with care and store it
in a clean place.
General Warnings
Check the correct operation of the product at regular intervals. Do not use the equipment if it
shows visible signs of damage.
Use only laryngoscope handles with a green identification mark. The HEINE F.O. angled handle
should not be used with HEINE FlexTip+. The lever mechanism and moving parts are not designed
to operate under heavy loads. Do not bend or use unnecessary force!
Bring the blade into the normal working position and check that the light switches on.
The bulb brightness can reduce during use if the rechargeable battery was not charged
sufficiently before use. We recommend a minimum recharge time of 10 minutes for HEINE
rechargeable batteries in HEINE chargers.
After some minutes' use the laryngoscope bulb will be hot.
The laryngoscope may only be used by trained personnel.
To avoid cross-infection, the laryngoscope must be cleaned and disinfected or sterilized after
each intubation (see cleaning instructions).
Where the instrument is subject to frequent use we recommend that a spare instrument and a
small stock of replacement bulbs and batteries should be permanently available.
This product is not allowed to be entered or used in strong magnetic fields like MRI scanners.
The appendix contains following tables
- Explanation of the used symbols
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MED 0698 2020-11-06