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REPROCESSING
WARNING
nUsers of this product have an obligation and responsibility to provide the highest degree of infection
control to patients, co-workers and themselves. To avoid cross-contamination, follow infection control
policies established by your facility.
nSee your system's user guide for reprocessing transducer between uses.
nThese procedures for reprocessing have been validated for effectiveness and compatibility. Equipment
could be damaged or cross-contaminated due to improper reprocessing.
nDo not soak or immerse posterior section of the EX3 Stepper that contains the electrical components.
nDo not place in a mechanical washer.
nDo not use ethylene oxide or autoclave to sterilize.
nFor disassembly of stepper prior to reprocessing, see EX3 Stepper IFU.
nFor reassembly of stepper after reprocessing, see EX3 Stepper IFU.
ANTERIOR SECTION ONLY
CLEANING - Immersion and wiping are both validated for cleaning. Choose either method.
IMMERSION
1. Prepare an enzymatic detergent solution, such as Enzol®Enzymatic Detergent, at manufacturer's
recommendation.
2. Fully immerse anterior section of EX3 Stepper in prepared enzymatic detergent solution. Soak for 3
minutes.
3. After soak time, brush entire surface for 1 minute. Ensure all crevices and grooves are brushed.
4. Dispose of used enzymatic detergent solution and prepare a new enzymatic detergent solution, such as
Enzol®Enzymatic Detergent, at manufacturer's recommendation.
5. Allow EX3 Stepper to soak in new enzymatic detergent for 3 minutes.
6. Remove EX3 Stepper from enzymatic detergent solution and rinse under running tap water for a maximum
of 1 minute, but not less than 50 seconds.
7. Dry EX3 Stepper with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
NOTE: nIf there is residual water inside the stepper, compressed air may be used at a maximum of 150
psi to remove remaining water.
nProlonged exposure of anodized aluminum and nylon to Enzol®Enzymatic Detergent may cause
slight discoloration of surfaces.
WIPING
1. Using a clean germicidal wipe with at least 55% isopropyl alcohol and 0.5% quaternary ammonium, such
as Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal wipe, wipe surfaces to remove gross soil.
nEnsure all crevices and grooves have come into contact with wipe.
2. Using a new, clean germicidal wipe with at least 55% isopropyl alcohol and 0.5% quaternary ammonium,
such as Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal wipe, wipe surfaces until visibly wet.
DISINFECTION
1. Unfold a clean germicidal wipe with at least 55% isopropyl alcohol and 0.5% quaternary ammonium, such
as Super Sani-Cloth®Germicidal wipe, and thoroughly wet surface.
2. Allow treated surface to remain wet for no more than 2 minutes. Use additional wipe or wipes, if necessary,
to ensure continuous 2 minutes wet contact time.
3. Once 2 minute wet contact time has been reached, allow surfaces to air dry.
POSTERIOR SECTION NON-ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ONLY
nTop Cover
nBottom Cover
nHold Screws
nLongitudinal Movement Knob
WARNING
nDo not soak or immerse the posterior section of EX3 Stepper containing electrical components.
