Wipes containing a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds and isopropyl alcohol
approved for disinfection of medical devices, e.g., Super Sani-Cloth® from PDI, should be
used in accordance with the wipe manufacturer’s instructions.
Cleaning:
Use a wipe to remove heavy soil. All blood and other body fluids must be
thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and objects. Inspect the displaying unit for cleanliness,
function, and integrity before disinfection by germicidal wipe. If visible soil remains,
reclean the displaying unit.
Disinfecting:
1.
For heavily soiled surfaces, use a wipe to pre-clean the displaying unit prior to
disinfecting.
2.
Unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wet the surface of the displaying unit.
3.
The treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for a full two (2) minutes (or the time
recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant, at least 2 minutes). Use
additional wipes if needed to assure continuous 2 minutes wet contact time.
4.
Let the displaying unit air dry.
Procedure 3 – Enzymatic detergent cleaning and alcohol disinfection
Cleaning:
1.
Prepare a cleaning solution using a standard enzymatic detergent prepared per
manufacturers recommendations. Recommended detergent: enzymatic, mild pH:
7-9, low foaming (Enzol or equivalent).
2.
Soak a sterile gauze in the enzymatic solution and make sure that the gauze is moist
and not dripping.
3.
Thoroughly clean the button, external side of rubber covers, screen, external casing
of the monitor with the moist gauze. Avoid getting the displaying unit wet to
prevent damaging internal electronic components.
4.
Wait for 10 minutes (or the time recommended by the manufacturer of the
detergent) to allow the enzymes to activate.
5.
Wipe the displaying unit clean using sterile gauze that has been moistened with RO/
DI water. Ensure all traces of the detergent are removed.
6.
Repeat steps 1 to 5.
Disinfecting:
Wipe the surfaces of the displaying unit for approximately 15 minutes using
a piece of sterile gauze moistened with the alcohol mixture indicated below
(approximately once every 2 minutes). Follow safety procedures for the handling of
isopropyl. The gauze should be moist and not dripping since liquid can affect the
electronics inside the displaying unit. Pay close attention to the button, external side of
rubber covers, screen, external casing and slots and gaps on the displaying unit. Use a
sterile cotton swab for these areas. Solution: Isopropyl (alcohol) 95%; Concentration:
70-80%; Preparation: 80cc of 95% Isopropyl (alcohol) added to 20cc of purified water
(PURW). Alternatively, use EPA-registered hospital disinfection wipes containing at least
70% isopropyl. Safety precautions and directions of use of the manufacturer must be
followed.
NOTE:
After cleaning and disinfection, the displaying unit must be submitted to the pre-check
procedure in chapter 5.
3. Preparing for Spare Part Replacement
3.1. Tools Needed
•
Plectrum tool
•
Screwdriver (Phillips #0) – Not supplied
•
Compatible (and functioning) Visualization Device – Not supplied
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