Replacement Of Lamp; Instructions For Care - Riester ri-mini pen-scope Gebrauchsanweisung

Riester otoscopes described in these Instructions for Use have been produced for
lighting and examination of the auditory canal, combined with a Riester ear specu-
lum.
3.2. Insertion and removal of ear speculum
Position the selected speculum on the chromium plated metal socket
of the otoscope. Turn speculum to the right until a resistance is felt. The
size of the speculum is marked on the reverse.
3.3. Introduction of external instruments into the ear
When intending to introduce external instruments into the ear (such as
forceps), turn magnifying glass (approx. 2.5 X enlargement) on otosco-
pe head in counterclockwise direction. Replace cover lens in reverse
direction.
3.4. Pneumatic test
In order to perform a pneumatic test (= examination of the ear drum),
you will require a bulb which is not included in the normal scope of
supply but may be ordered separately (see Spare parts and accesso-
ries). Take metal connector which is not included in the normal scope of
supply but may be ordered separately (see Spare parts and accessories)
and insert in recess provided on the side of the otoscope head. Attach
hose of bulb to connector. Carefully introduce the required air volume
into the auditory canal.

3.5. Replacement of lamp

ri-mini Remove instrument head from battery handle. The lamp is in the bottom
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section of the instrument head. Remove lamp, by using your thumb and forefinger or
a suitable tool, from instrument head. Firmly insert new lamp.
pen-scope
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Screw off the metal fitting. Release lamp by turning in counter-clockwise direction.
Insert new lamp by screwing in in clockwise direction and screw on the metal fitting
again.
3.6. Technical data of the lamp
ri-mini otoscope:
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pen-scope otoscope:
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3.7 Instructions for care

General information
Cleaning and disinfection of the medical devices serves to protect the patient, the
user and third parties and to preserve the value of the medical devices. Due to the
product design and the materials used, no defined limit can be specified for the ma-
ximum number of reprocessing cycles that can be carried out. The life span of the
medical devices is determined by their function and by gentle handling of the devices.
Defective products must undergo the reprocessing procedure described before being
returned for repair.
Cleaning and disinfection
The otoscope can be cleaned externally with a moist cloth until visually clean. Wi-
pe-disinfection as specified by the disinfectant manufacturer. Only disinfectants with
proven efficacy should be used, taking into account the national requirements. After
disinfection, wipe the instrument down with a moist cloth to remove possible disin-
fectant residues.
PLEASE NOTE!
Never immerse the otoscope in liquids! Take care to ensure that no liquids get inside
the casing! This item is not approved for automated reprocessing and sterilization.
These procedures cause irreparable damage!
Sterilization
a) Reusable ear specula
The ear specula can be sterilized in the steam sterilizer at 134°C with 10 minutes
hold time.
b) Single use ear specula
For single use only
ATTENTION: Repeated use could cause infection
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XL, 2.5 V 750 mA
vacuum, 2.7 V 300 mA
XL, 2.5 V 750 mA
mean life span 16.5h
mean life span 15h
mean life span 16.5h