Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series, Directions For Use Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance
A-1
Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
Appendix Section
DO NOT
spray cleaning fluids directly onto the instrument or
immerse the instrument in fluids.
DO NOT
use solutions containing phosphoric acid (Foamy
Q&A
€ ), aromatic solvents (naphtha, paint thinner,
etc.), chlorinated solvents € (Trichloroethane,
MEK
,
Toluene, etc.), ammonia, acetone, benzene, xylene
or alcohol, other than as specified below.
DO NOT
use hard or pointed objects to clean any part of the
instrument.
Acceptable cleaning solutions are:
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2% Glutaraldehyde in water
2% Phenols in water (O-Syl 1:128, Pheno-Cen 1:256, Vesphene)
10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
70% Isopropyl Alcohol
CaviCide
Compublend II
Envirocide
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Mild detergent (such as, Manu-Klenz)
Quaternaries 1:256 and 1:512
Sani-Cloth
Warm water
WEX-CIDE
1. Keep instrument upright and do not allow any part of
instrument to become saturated with or submersed in
fluid during cleaning operation.
2. Use a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild
nonabrasive cleaning solution to clean all exposed
surfaces.
‚
For sanitizing or antibacterial treatment, use
10%
bleach solution and water.
3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to rinse off cleaning
solution.
NOTES:
€
Excluding
10%
bleach solution in water.
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All recommended solutions must be diluted per the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
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A soft-bristled brush may be used to clean hard to reach and
narrow areas.
Cleaning
Turn the instrument off and unplug
the power cord from the
AC
power
source before cleaning . Do not
spray fluids directly onto the rear
case of the instrument. Do not
steam autoclave,
E
t
O
sterilize,
immerse the instrument or allow
fluids to enter the instrument case.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in an electrical hazard.
WARNING
The solutions/solvents identified
as
NOT
to be used can damage the
surfaces of the instrument.
CAUTION