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IR200 Infrared Non Contact

Forehead Thermometer Cleaning Instructions

The IR200 Non-Contact Forehead IR Thermometer is a non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) device. Please clean and disinfect the housing and lens of this device before and after each use. To clean and disinfect this device please read and understand these instructions.

Equipment Required

Please obtain Isopropyl Alcohol or a mild antiseptic solution (70% alcohol concentration or higher) and low-lint soft cloths or cotton swabs.

Housing cleaning

Germicidal wipe products may be used toclean the housing if they contain at least a 55% alcohol concentration and a 2-minute contact time rule is followed.

Lens cleaning

For lens cleaning please use 70% alcohol concentration only.

Procedure and Notes

1.To clean the meter housing, moisten a cotton swab, cotton tissue, or cotton cloth lightly with alcohol and gently wipe the device. Alternatively, use a germicidal wipe as described in the ‘Equipment Required’ section above

2.Do not use an excessive amount of alcohol while cleaning; do not allow moisture to seep through the button access areas

3.To clean the IR lens, lightly moisten a cotton swab with a 70% Isopropyl alcohol based solution and swab the lens. Please allow 10 to 15 minutes drying time before use after cleaning the lens

4.Never submerge the device in liquid, or place it in an autoclave device, or subject it to harsh solvents or abrasives

5.Allow the device to dry for at least 10 to 15 minutes after cleaning before use