Arjohuntleigh Lifeguard LG20, Instructions For Use Manual

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5. Decontamination
The following processes are recommended, but should be adapted to
comply with the local or national guidelines (Decontamination of
Medical Devices) which may apply within the Healthcare Facility or the
country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your
local Infection Control Specialist.
The Lifeguard system should be routinely decontaminated between
patients and at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all
reusable medical devices.
WARNING
Protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out
decontamination procedures.
Caution
Do not use Phenol-based solutions or abrasive compounds or
pads during the decontamination process as these will damage
the surface coating. Do not boil or autoclave the cover.
To Clean
Clean all exposed surfaces and remove any organic debris by
wiping with a cloth moistened with a simple (neutral)
detergent and water. Dry thoroughly.
Chemical
Disinfection
To protect the integrity of the cover we recommend a
chlorine-releasing agent, such as sodium hypochlorite, at a
strength of 1,000ppm available chlorine (this may vary from
250ppm to 10,000ppm depending on local policy and
contamination status).
Wipe all cleaned surfaces with the solution, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Alcohol based disinfectants (maximum strength 70%) may
be used as an alternative.
Ensure the product is dry before storage.
If an alternative disinfectant is selected from the wide variety