D-0123672-H – 2022/05
Affinity Compact - Instructions for Use - US
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Maintenance
4.1 General maintenance procedures
The performance and safety of the instrument will be kept if the following recommendations for care and
maintenance are observed:
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The instrument must go through at least one annual overhaul, to ensure that the acoustical,
electrical, and mechanical properties are correct. This should be made by an authorised
technician to guaranty proper service and repair as Interacoustics provides the necessary circuit
diagrams etc. to these technicians.
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To ensure that the reliability of the instrument is kept, it is recommended that the operator
perform a test on a person with known data, on regular intervals (for instance, once a week). This
person could be the operator him/herself.
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After each examination of a patient, it should be ensured that there is no contamination on the
equipment and accessories that meet the patient. General precautions must be observed to avoid
that transmission of infections and diseases between patients. If ear cushions or ear tips are
contaminated, it is strongly recommended to remove them from the transducer before they are
cleaned. To prevent the spread of infections, usage of disinfectants is recommended. The use of
organic solvents and aromatic oils must be avoided.
NOTICE
1. Great care should be exercised when handling earphones and other transducers, as mechanical
shock may cause a change in calibration.
4.2 How to clean Interacoustics products
If the surface of the instrument or accessories can be cleaned using a soft cloth moistened with a mild
solution of water and dish washing detergent or similar. The use of organic solvents and aromatic oils
must be avoided. Always disconnect the USB cable during the cleaning process and be careful that no
liquid enters the instrument or the accessories.
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Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect from power
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Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with cleaning solution to clean all exposed surfaces
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Do not allow liquid to meet the metal parts inside the earphones / headphones
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Do not autoclave, sterilize, or immerse the instrument or accessory in any fluid
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Do not use hard or pointed objects to clean any part of the instrument or accessory
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Do not let parts that have been in contact with fluids dry before cleaning
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Rubber ear-tips or foam ear-tips are single use components
Recommended cleaning and disinfection solutions:
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Warm water with mild, nonabrasive cleaning solution (soap)
Procedure:
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Clean the instrument by wiping outer case with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in cleaning
solution
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Clean cushions and patient hand switch and other parts with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in
cleaning solution
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Make sure not to get moisture in the speaker portion of the earphones and similar parts
