Nuvo Video Display Systems – User Manual
The sterilizable handle can be sterilized three ways:
• Cold, by using cleaners recommended for hospitals and authorized by a competent health
authority
• Steam
• Flash in either gravity displacement or pre-vacuum sterilizers
The minimum flash exposure times are shown in the following table:
Handle Cleaning and Sterilization
Sterilize cycle
Gravity displacement
Temperature
270-274° F @ 30 psi (132-134° C @ 207
Exposure Time
3 minutes
kPa
Pre-vacuum
270-274° F @30 psi (132-134° C @ 207
kPa
3 minutes
NOTE:
The sterilized handle should only be fitted immediately before use.
NOTE:
Service Life of Sterilizable Handle: Frequent sterilization causes natural degradation of the
replaceable handle. If signs of material fatigue such as cracking or discoloration occur, the handle
should be replaced.
NOTE:
If preferred, sterile handle covers can be used, as described below, instead of replacing the
sterilizable handle after each procedure.
Using Optional Sterile Handle Covers
The sterile handle accepts the use of the LiteGlove®1 flexible light handle cover by Devon, or
equivalent products, from Medical Action or DeRoyal
To install the handle cover, follow these steps:
1. Take the cover from its packaging.
2. Unfold the cover as needed.
3. Install the cover over the sterile handle.
1 LiteGlove® is a registered trademark of Devin Industries, Inc.
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