KaWe Basic-Set, User Manual

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Basic Diagnostic Set

Dear Customers! We thank you for choosing a KaWe-product. Our pro-
ducts are known for their high quality and long life. This KaWe product 
meets EC Standards 93/42/EWG (Standards for Medical Products).

This is a class 1 product according to Standards 93/42/EWG and is in-
tended for repeated use on different patients. Any other use is not in ac-
cordance with the intended use of the unit. The manufacturer is not liable 
for any resultant damages. The manufacturer is also not liable if the unit is 
not checked before its use. 

Please read these instructions thoroughly and carefully before 
attempting to use this product and heed the given instructions.

Familiarise yourself fully with this product
before using it.

Utilization: 

The Basic Diagnostic Sets are only to be used by authorized 

personnel.

Function: 

The Basic Diagnostic Set is to be used for the direct otorhino- 

laryngological inspection of the larynx, the auditory canal and the nose. It 
is also used used for direct ophthalmoscopic inspection of the eyes and/
or the fundus of the eyes.

Risks/Warning of possible dangers:

1. 

Risk of injury of the sensi-

tive mucosa. 

2. 

After use, please clean the handles with an alcohol-based 

disinfectant solution in order to avoid the risk of infection.

Replacing the otoscope lamp: 

Remove the 

plastic cap from the lamp and remove the lamp 
from the otoscope head. If necessary, clean the 
glass bulb of the new lamp with alcohol. The 
glass bulb must be properly clean and free of 
finger prints (free of grease). The lamp must be 
pushed carefully into the provided slot until it 
touches the lateral pin.

Replacing the ophthalmoscope lamp: 

Satisfactory operation of the 

unit can only be guaranteed with the use of original KaWe incandescent 
lamps that ensure an optimal light quality! Loosen the clamping screw 
and remove the ophthalmoscope head from the handle (1). Remove the 
lamp holder (2) from the head. Now replace the bulb. If necessary, clean 

the glass bulb (3) of the new lamp with alcohol. The glass bulb should be 
clean and free of finger prints (grease free). Insert the new lamp with the 
lamp holder in the head. Now, rescrew the union ring. The KaWe ophthal-
moscope is designed in such a way that it can also be used without   pupil 
dilating medication. In this case however, the visual field of the patient is 
 reduced. The illumination brightness of the KaWe EUROLIGHT® E10 can 
be adjusted. A  reduction of the brightness causes an enlargement of the 
pupil and the patient will be less blinded by the light. Ametropia can be 
corrected with the device’s correction wheel by either the patient or the 
doctor.

Use (Ophthalm Otoscope): 

Satisfactory operation is guar-

anteed when standard 2.5V KaWe handles are used with 2 batteries (”C“ 
Baby 1.5V. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries) or a KaWe-NiMH 
2.5V battery. Slip the instrument head onto the unit and lock it into place. 
Turn on the sliding switch by pushing it to the left. The light intensity can 
be easily adjusted with the rheostat (maximum switch position). Turn off 
the sliding switch by returning it to the right side and back to its starting 
position. Replace the battery/accumulator by opening the bottom-lock-
ing cap. Should you need further information, please contact your dealer!

Cleaning: 

The KaWe otoscope and the ophthalmoscope can be easily 

cleaned with water, alcohol or soap. Please use the otoscope and the oph-
thalmoscope only when they are well cleaned in order to avoid possible 
risk of infection. In order to avoid contact with dirt and dust, please always 
store the otoscope and ophthalmoscope in their packaging. They can be 
cleaned externally with a damp, soft and lint-free cloth.

Desinfection: 

Disinfection is the first treatment that is to be carried out 

on contaminated objects and materials with the goal of reducing the 
microorganisms and further easing the cleaning process. It is extremely 
important to prevent the impurities from drying onto the instrument. 
Disinfection also has the goal of protecting the personnel during the 
treatment of the instruments as well as the surrounding environment. 
The instruments can be cleaned and moistened with an alcohol-based 
disinfecting agent. Heed the instructions given by the manufacturer of the 
disinfecting agent such as reaction time etc. Never allow the otoscope and 
the ophthalmoscope to come into contact with liquid and make sure that 
no liquid penetrates the housing! Due to the fact that the otoscope and the 
ophthalmoscope are not intended for use in surgical procedures, simple 
cleaning and/or disinfection with an alcohol-based surface disinfectant 
is sufficient. Do not use any abrasive cleansing agents! The otoscope and 
ophthalmoscope can not be sterilized! 

Sterilization:

 Multi-use ear funnel; laryngeal mirror, nasal speculum, 

lamp holder (without lamp) and plastic blade holder can be sterilized in 
an autoclave at 134°C. Before sterilizing, remove larger-sized impurities