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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Maintenance
Recommended Cleaning
MRI Capsule Tile Cleaning
This section refers to the compatible cleaning agents for the MRI Capsule Tiles .
Before the transfer of the MRI Capsule to a new patient it is advisable to clean and disinfect the MRI Capsule Tiles by
wiping over with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with warm water and a standard disinfectant / detergent solution .
Recommended cleaners are:
• Hibiscrub 20% (v/v)
• Virkon 1% (w/v)
Do not use the following disinfectant types:
• Disinfectants which are known to be corrosive to metals must not be used . These include:
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Cationic Surfactants > 1% (such as benzalkonium chloride)
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Aldehydes (such as Cidex)
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Hypochlorites (such as Chlorasol)
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NaDcc (such as Presept)
• Use of Iodine (such as Betadine) will cause surface discoloration .
• Concentrated isopropyl alcohol based cleaners will degrade plastic parts .
The following products were tested and are acceptable for use on the MRI Capsule Tile if used in accordance with the
specified manufacturer’s guidelines .
• Warm soapy water
• TriGene Advance
• Tuffie 5 wipe
• Mild detergent in water (e .g . Young’s Hospec)
• Tristel Fuse sachets
• 40% isopropyl alcohol in water
• Tristel Trio wipes system
• Chlor-Clean
MRI Capsule Exterior, Interior Sides and Door Cleaning
This Cleaning section refers to the compatible cleaning agents for:
• The MRI Capsule exterior
• The MRI Capsule plastic interior sides and the door
The following products were tested and are acceptable for use on the MRI Capsule if used in accordance with the specified
manufacturer’s guidelines .
Only use recommended products for the glass window, to avoid clouding .
Recommended cleaners are:
Brand
Name
Form
Recommended Application
Pharmacy generic
Isopropyl
Liquid
Surface
Antiseptica
Descogen Liquid
Liquid
Surface and Acrylic Glass
Diversey Inc
Oxivir TB
Tissues
Surface
Hartmann / Bode
Microbac Tissues
Tissues
Surface
Hartmann
Bacillol AF
Liquid, Tissues, Foam
Surface
Hartmann
Bacillol Plus
Surface
Surface
Hartmann
Dismozon plus
Granules
Surface
Schülke & Mayr
mikrozid – sensitive
Liquid , Spray, Tissues
Surface and Acrylic Glass
Walter & Schmidt
AHK Spiritus
Liquid
Surface
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• Before cleaning the MRI Capsule always switch it off and disconnect it from the AC Power supply.
• Never allow liquid to enter the casing and avoid excess fluid buildup on the MRI Capsule.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these may damage the exterior surface of the MRI
Capsule.
• Do not steam autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilise or immerse this MRI Capsule in any fluid.
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If the MRI Capsule has visible cracks or damage to the case do not clean and immediately take out of
service for examination by Qualified Service Personnel.
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Do not clean the AC Power connector and socket. Please contact local BD Qualified Service Personnel for
further guidance.
