Cleaning the thermometer
Use a pre-moistened wipe or soft cloth slightly moistened with an approved cleaner to
gently clean the thermometer.
Disinfecting the thermometer
Use a pre-moistened wipe or soft cloth slightly moistened with an approved disinfectant
to disinfect the thermometer. Follow the manufacturers recommendations.
Note After cleaning or disinfecting, wait at least 10 minutes before taking
another measurement.
Approved cleaning agents
Use only the following approved cleaning agents on the thermometer:
CaviWipes Super HDQ® L10
Sani-Cloth® Plus Cleancide
Super Sani-Cloth® Clorox HealthCare Bleach Germicidal Cleaner
Sani-Cloth® Bleach Virex II (256)
Oxiver Tb Tuffie5 Cleaning Wipes
Clinell® Universal Wipes 70% IPA
Accel INTERVention 10% bleach (.5% - 1% Sodium Hypochlorite)
Accel TB Desko
Additional cleaning agents may be periodically evaluated for compatibility. If your
cleaning agent is not listed, contact Welch Allyn to determine if additional cleaning
agents are approved for use.
Welch Allyn has validated these instructions as being capable of preparing the
thermometer for re-use. You must ensure that cleaning and disinfection as actually
performed by your personnel, with your equipment and materials, achieves the desired
result. This may require validation and routine monitoring of your actual process.
Calibration testing
The thermometer is calibrated at the time of manufacture. If the thermometer is
operating according to these instructions, periodic readjustment is not required.
These recommendations do not supersede any legal requirements. You must always
comply with legal requirements for the control of the measurement, functionality, and
accuracy of the device. These controls are required by the scope of relevant laws,
directives or ordinances where the device is used.
Disposal
Thermometer
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Maintenance CareTemp™ Touch Free Thermometer
