IR200 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 to clean 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
