User's Manual

9 • Care and Cleaning
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 9-5
WARNING: Sterility assurance is the responsibility of the user. All non-
sterile accessories must be sterilized prior to use. In addition, AMO recommends a
terminal sterilization cycle in the autoclave after the final case of the day. This
cycle must include a drying cycle to remove moisture from the tubing and
handpieces for storage.
Devices undergoing sterilization must be thoroughly cleaned to minimize
bio-burden. Validation of the sterilization vessel and the sterilization cycle is the
responsibility of the user.
1. After sterilization, store the instruments in a safe, clean environment. Keep the
instruments dry and free of dust. Make sure that the handpiece nose cone tips
are adequately protected during storage.
2. Do not wind the phaco handpiece cord too tight. Handle the cord as you would
a fiber optic cable. Follow the natural curve of the cord and wind only as tight
as the natural curve of the cord (approximately 6 inch coiled cord diameter).
WARNING: Handle the phaco handpiece with extreme care. The
piezoelectric crystal in the handpiece is very sensitive to shock. If the handpiece is
dropped, it is possible that the handpiece might not function correctly. If this
happens, contact AMO for repair information or replacement.
WHITESTAR
SIGNATURE™
System Cleaning and
Care
1. Turn the power switch on the back of the System Off before you unplug the
system from the wall outlet.
2. At the end of the day, thoroughly wipe down the system, cart, power pole and
footpedal using a cloth dampened with a germicidal detergent and sterile
nonpyrogenic water. Be careful not to saturate any part of the system or the
footpedal with liquid. Excessive liquid can damage the System electronics.
3. Do not push or pull on the system components.
4. AMO recommends that you leave the footpedal and power cords connected to
the system to prevent loss and unnecessary wear on the electrical connectors.
5. Although the footpedal is water-resistant, make sure that the footpedal is kept
as dry as possible.
6. Place the Advanced Control Pedal (dual linear) in the storage recess at the
bottom of the console so that the footpedal batteries can charge. You can attach
the footpedal cable to the console to charge the batteries.
7. Place the wireless remote control in the storage recess on the top of the console
so that the Wireless Remote Control batteries can charge.
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