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Chapter 10
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Haemonetics
®
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
+ User Manual
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning/
Maintenance
Schedule
Warning: Do not service or perform any maintenance on the device while
it is in use. Power off and unplug the device before cleaning to prevent
the potential danger of electric shock.
Warning: No unauthorized modification of the equipment is allowed.
Alert: Special cleaning needs, such as a fluid spill, should be dealt with
promptly. Follow local standard operating procedure for blood
precautions when cleaning up a blood spill or dealing with blood
contaminated components. Dispose of all cleaning materials as
biohazardous waste.
In the event of any major spill in which fluid enters the centrifuge or
suction pump, a leakage current test should be performed before re-
using the device. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, the test should be
conducted by an on-site biomedical or clinical engineer.
The user needs to perform routine cleaning procedures of certain key
components to maintain the optimal performance of the device. Haemonetics
recommends cleaning the device on an as-needed basis. Frequency of
cleaning for each individual device depends on the number of procedures
performed. You should inspect the device after each use and determine if more
frequent cleaning is required. There is no suggested preventative maintenance
schedule for the
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
+
system due to its inherent self-evaluating
structure and design. Routine cleaning should suffice.
Cleaning
Supplies
Attention:
Do not immerse any part of the Cell Saver Elite+ device in liquids.
Attention:
Do not use solvents, strong alcohol solutions, or abrasive cleaning
agents. The following cleaning solutions or active ingredients have been tested
for use on the Cell Saver Elite+ device:
0.13% Benzalkonium Chloride solution
70% Isopropyl Alcohol (Cannot be used on the cover.)
Coverage Plus NPD
®
solution
10% bleach/90% water solution (Cannot be used on the air detector.)
10% bleach/90% water solution may fade the color of the device over
time with continued use.
The following list describes the basic materials recommended for routine
cleaning and maintenance:
