Stethoscope Cleaning and Care

Keep your stethoscope in top condition.

Your 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscope is designed to provide years of reliable service.

Periodically giving it a routine cleaning helps ensure optimal acoustic performance, helps extend the life of the stethoscope, and leaves it looking shiny and new.

General cleaning tips

If your stethoscope needs to be disinfected, wipe with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution.
Do not use hand sanitizer as a cleaning agent as there are additives that may damage parts of the stethoscope.
Do not immerse your stethoscope in any liquid, or subject it to any sterilization process.
Keep your stethoscope away from extreme heat, cold, solvents and oils.
Tunable diaphragms can be removed from the chestpiece and their surfaces wiped with alcohol or soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly before reassembly.
Eartips can be removed from the eartubes for thorough cleaning. For safety, snap eartips firmly back onto the ribbed ends of the eartubes.

Care for stethoscope tubes

All Littmann stethoscopes now feature a next-generation tubing that retains its shape and flexibility even after folding tightly into a pocket. It provides longer stethoscope life due to improved resistance to skin oils and alcohol, and is less likely to pick up stains. However, it’s still good practice to wear your stethoscope over a collar whenever possible.

Next-generation tubing is not made with natural rubber latex, a benefit to sensitive medical professionals and their patients. And, to play its part in the protection of human health and the environment, the next-generation tubing does not contain phthalate plasticizers.

Praveni Cleaner, Restorer, Protector

Safely Improves Appearance of All Stethoscopes, Restores and Prevents Premature Aging

During the normal aging process flexible plastic, rubber and vinyl parts become stiff, brittle and susceptible to cracking. Exposure to alcohol wipes, UV light and skin oils accelerate this process and cause colors to fade and make parts look soiled and worn.

Praveni Cleaner and Protector is specially formulated to safely and effectively clean and restore the flexible vinyl, rubber and plastic surfaces of medical instruments and leaves a protective coating to slow the aging process.

Renews and revitalizes vinyl, rubber and plastic. Will not cause colors to bleed
Cleans surfaces of contaminants. Does not leave treated surfaces feeling tacky, oily or greasy
Enhances deep, rich look while minimizing gloss. Will not attract dust
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Shake before use. Using a soft cloth, spot test in a small, inconspicuous area to ensure surface compatibility. Spread evenly over vinyl, plastic and rubber surfaces, wipe off excess. Apply weekly to maintain appearance and protection.

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