Gambro Cobe Spectra, Essentials Manual

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General Maintenance
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Spectra™ Apheresis System • Essentials Guide
Changing pressure pod seals
Replace pressure pod seals monthly to maintain the peak performance of
the access and return pressure sensors. To replace a pressure pod seal,
perform the following:
1
Remove the old pressure pod seal with a hemostat, as shown in
Figure 10-2.
Figure 10-2: Removing the old pressure pod seal
2
Install a new pressure pod seal by pressing it down with your fingers
onto the pressure pod post, as shown in Figure 10-3.
Figure 10-3: Installing the new pressure pod seal
Disinfecting
Disinfect the surfaces of the Spectra system using a ¼% sodium
hypochlorite solution of 1 part commercial household bleach (5% to
6%) to 18 parts water.
Let the surfaces air dry.
Disinfecting Sensors after a Blood Spill
1
Use a gauze sponge or cotton swab dampened with ¼% sodium
hypochlorite solution to disinfect the lens and surfaces of the
following sensors:
• Inlet air detector
• Return air detector
• RBC detector
• Fluid leak detector
• Centrifuge pressure sensor
2
Use a gauze sponge or cotton swab dampened with distilled water to
wipe the the sodium hypochlorite solution residue from the sensor.
Caution: Using a sodium hypochlorite solution stronger than
recommended can damage or discolor the system surfaces.