Ultra Evac Technical Manual
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2/8/2013
GD-99013 Rev. D
Reusable Suction Reservoir Use and Processing
Reservoir Processing.
WARNING:
Follow the current local regulations governing biohazard waste to safely handle and
dispose of surgical fluid waste.
Carts should be processed when all of the collection reservoirs have been used or at the end of the day.
Designated OR, SPD, or housekeeping personnel shall empty and clean used carts with the evac.
Processing shall be accomplished in accordance with manufacturer‟s directions. After processing, wipe
down the cart with a hospital approved bleach wipe (Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Wipe (DMS# UL-
BW100), Clorox: Germicidal Wipes or equivalent) and place clean lids onto the cart. Non-approved wipes
may cause surface damage to the equipment.
Bleach Verification.
Daily visual verification of the cart/evac systems bleach cycle shall be completed
using a Verification Log Kit (#TP-VL100). Continuous automatic monitoring of the bleach cycle is
accomplished with electronic sensors within the evac. If an error is detected, the message shall be reported
to an immediate supervisor.
Single Use Items Storage.
A supply of new single use reservoir lids or manifolds shall be kept in a
designated clean storage area, and near any point of use.
Preparing Reservoirs for Use.
A new single use lid (TP-DL2800) or manifold (UL-CL500) shall be
placed onto the reservoir in a designated clean area. The user must verify the white hydrophobic filter is in
place on the lid or manifold. If it is the first case of the day or the cart has just been processed, verify the
reservoirs are clean prior to installing a new single use lid.
Cart Cleaning.
Ultra Fluid Carts should be processed when all of the collection reservoirs have been
used or at the end of the day.
Cart Transportation.
Used carts shall be sealed and transported to the evac for processing. Before
processing the cart, verify all of the ports on the single use lids or manifolds are capped.
