Instructions for use Polaris Multimedia
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Reprocessing
Non-critical medical devices
Manual cleaning and disinfection
Procedure:
1
Remove dirt immediately with a wipe soaked in
disinfectant.
2
Perform surface disinfection (scrub-and-wipe
disinfection).
3
After the contact time has elapsed, remove
disinfectant residues.
4
Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and
allow to dry.
5
Check all items for damage and external signs
of wear, such as cracking, embrittlement, or
pronounced hardening, and residual dirt.
Replace parts if necessary.
Critical medical devices
Manual cleaning
Perform manual cleaning preferably under running
water and with commercially available cleaning
agents (pH value
≥
10).
Procedure:
1
Wash off superficial soiling under running water.
2
Use cleaning agents in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure that all
surfaces and interior spaces which must be
cleaned are reached. If necessary, use suitable
brushes.
3
Rinse items thoroughly under running water
until cleaning agent residues are no longer
discernible.
4
Check items for visible soiling and damage. If
necessary, repeat manual cleaning.
Manual disinfection
Procedure:
1
Immerse items in disinfectant.
2
After the contact time has elapsed, rinse items
thoroughly under running water until
disinfectant residues are no longer discernible.
3
Check items for visible soiling and damage. If
necessary, repeat manual disinfection.
4
Thoroughly shake out residual water. Allow
items to dry thoroughly.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock or device malfunction
Penetrating liquid may cause malfunction of
or damage to the device, which may endanger
the patient.
Only scrub-and-wipe-disinfect device surfac-
es and cables and make sure no liquids pene-
trate into the device.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the device
The device consists in part of materials that are
not resistant to certain components of surface dis-
infectants.
It is essential to follow the instructions in this
chapter.
