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Disinfection, Decalcification and Cleaning Agents -
Characteristics
The table below summarizes the characteristics of some generic
substances used for internal disinfection, decalci fi cation and cleaning
of the AK 96 dialysis machine. For more speci fi c information about a
certain commercial product, see manufacturer's information.
Disinfection, decalci fi cation and cleaning
Ef fi ciency
on inorganic
precipitates
Ef fi ciency
on organic
precipitates
fats, proteins
Ef fi ciency of
disinfection
Calcium Iron
oxide
CleanCart-C cartridge and heat High Low Medium High
CleanCart-A cartridge and heat None None High High
Peracetic acid 0.01 to 0.15 % Low 3 None None High
Citric acid liquid 2 % and heat High Low Medium High
Sodium hypochlorite 0.5 % None None High High
Formaldehyde 4 % None None None High
Glutardialdehyde 2 % None None None High
Oxalic acid 2 % and heat
4
Low High None High
3
The manufacturers of disinfectants based on peracetic acid claim that these
agents can also be used for decalci fi cation. However, experience has shown that
peracetic acid is not reliable alone, use CleanCart-C cartridge, citric acid or acetic
acid regularly.
4
Oxalic acid is recommended only when having problems with iron oxide
precipitates (reddish-brown). Oxalic acid increases the wear of the machine.
8:8 AK 96 ® Operator's Manual - Hygiene and Maintenance
HCEN12239 Revision 12.2010
Program version 3.xx