Drive Model 177 Irrigation Syringe

Features of Model 177 Irrigation Syringe

• Small hole in the head, by which the flow of solution can be regulated
• Maximum flow is obtained when this hole is covered with a finger
• Removing finger stops solution if air-line pressure is twenty psi or less, and reduces flow if the air-line pressure exceeds twenty pounds
• Instruction Manual

More About Drive Irrigation Syringe

To Use:

• To secure best results, fill container no more than two-thirds full.
• Can be operated with either compressed air or hand bulb.
• If hand bulb is used, give taper connection a slight twist to make it hold securely.
• Grasp the bulb firmly, using the fingers against the palm of the hand, rather than two or three fingers against the thumb.
• The syringe is especially convenient for washing wax out of the ear. Also for general use where controlled stream is desired.
• Large size 6-ounce bottle holds an adequate supply of liquid

To Clean:

• Unscrew and remove syringe tube. Insert a fine wire into the back end of the tube and run it through until it reaches the forward opening.
• The illustrations below show details of this cleaning operation.
• Important:
  - Only a very fine wire should be used in cleaning the tube, as a strong one might push through the forward end, breaking the tip

To Sterilize:

• Autoclave (remove the plastisol bulb and black washer).
• Use 1 „3 bleach to 2 „3 water for not more than 10-15 minutes.
• Cidex (2.4% glutaraldehyde solution) may also be used.
• Be sure to follow the manufacturers directions for mixing and using these products.
• After cleaning, be sure to rinse atomizer with warm or hot water and air dry before adding medication.
• Disassemble the syringe by rotating the cap in a counterclockwise direction.
• The spray tube assembly can be removed from the cap by rotating it in a counterclockwise direction.