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Warranty
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Wexler products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship when used under normal condition for its
intended purpose for 10 years and MICS and Vitreoretinal Instruments are warranted for a period of 2 years from invoice date. Any instrument you're looking for on the following pages.
instrument that proves to be defective during this period, Wexler will, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the defective
product at no charge. This limited warranty is null and void if a Wexler product is repaired or modified in any way by any party that Instrument Type
is not explicitly Wexler authorized. Wexler Surgical, Inc. shall not be held responsible for consequential or indirect damage arising
from the sale or use of any product.
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Please note:
• NEEDLE HOLDERS: Wexler Needle Holders are designed to hold needles according to the chart located in the introduction FRAGMENTATION FORCEPS 69
section of our Specialty Catalog. Holding objects or needles larger than those suggested will void the Wexler warranty.
• DIAMOND KNIVES: Wexler’s Diamond Knives are made of natural diamonds and are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship when used under normal condition for its intended purpose for 1 year from Invoice date. Akahoshi Combo Prechopper
Round handle | Straight shafts Instrument/Product name
• SCISSORS: Wexler Scissors are designed to cut specific tissue or vessels as indicated by the product name and/or descrip- and description
tion. Cutting suture, gauze, or wire with Wexler scissors will void the Wexler warranty. The Sharpness of Wexler Scissors is
guaranteed for 1 year. Product Image
• MICS INSTRUMENTS: Wexler MICS Instruments are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship when
used under normal condition for its intended purpose for 1 year from Invoice date.
FL0077.2 Item Code
• INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION TRAYS: Wexler instrument sterilization trays are warranted for 1 year from Invoice date TITANIUM
against defects in material or workmanship. STRAIGHT FL0077.2 Round Blunt upper side & Flat Sharp lower
TIPS

blade X-Action - 4” (10.5cm)
• TC COATING: The TC Coating on Wexler instruments is guaranteed for 1 year from Invoice date. All instruments that need
redusting should be sent back to Wexler to the attention of Customer Service.
• RAZOR EDGE: All Wexler Razor Edge scissors must be returned to Wexler to the attention of Customer Service for sharpen- Catalano Forceps Blue - Titanium
Akahoshi Phaco Prechopper
ing in order to maintain the unique cutting edge. Grey - Stainless Steel
Flat handle | Angled shafts
• TITANIUM: The color of Wexler Titanium instruments may vary due to the anodizing process or alloy used. Shading or
loss of blue color may also occur after sterilization. This is not a defect in the instrument or material and will not affect the
performance of your high quality Wexler instrument.
Recommended Cleaning and Sterilization Procedures FL0079.1 STAINLESS STEEL
Clean: ANGLED FL0079.1 4.5mm Delicate Sharp X-Action tips - 4.25” (10.7cm) Instrument/Product Specifications
1) Rinse instruments immediately after surgery under warm running water. This should remove most of the blood, TIPS
body fluids, and tissue.
2) Sonicate for 10 minutes in a pH neutral enyzymatic cleaner (ENZOLTM manufactured by Johnson and Johnson or
equivalent) prepared in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3) Remove instruments from the sonicator and place into a container with the enzymatic cleaner being used.
Manually clean the instruments with a soft bristle brush while immersed in the cleaning solution. Pay particular Akahoshi Phaco Prechopper
attention to crevices and hard to clean areas Flat handle | Angled shafts
4) Thoroughly rinse instruments in demineralized water. Be sure to remove all residual cleaning solution before
sterilization as it can cause stains.
5) Dry instruments with a clean soft cloth.
Lubricate:
1) For instruments with moving parts, lubricate joints with a steam-permeable, water soluble instrument lubricant prior
to sterilization.
Sterilize: FL0079.2
1) Instruments should be sterilized in the open or unlocked position. ANGLED FL0079.2 4.5mm Delicate Sharp X-Action tips - 4.25” (10.7cm)
2) Instruments made of different alloys should be cleaned and sterilized separately. TIPS Tips/Jaws Close-Up
3) Instruments should be sterilized by standard cycles using steam with established hospital/clinic procedures. TITANIUM
4) The Gravity Displacement Steam sterilization autoclave process is to sterilize the instruments at 270°F (132°C)
for 10 minutes. The Prevacuum (Porous Load) steam sterilization autoclave process is to sterilize the instruments
at 270°F (132°C) for 4 minutes. Autoclave temperatures should not surpass 280°F (137°C), as handles, insulation
or other non-metallic parts may be affected. (Note: Contact your steam autoclave manufacturer to confirm
appropriate temperatures and sterilization times.)
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1) Instruments should be stored in a clean and dry environment with tip protectors.
2) Please examine instrument prior to use for functionality and damage.
3) Dispose of at end of life in accordance with national regulations and approved hospital practices for surgical Company Contact Information
instrumentation disposal.

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