Chapter 10, Cleaning and Maintenance
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Haemonetics
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Cell Saver
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Elite
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User Manual
P/N 120745-IE, Manual revision: AA
Cleaning solution
Distilled/sterile, warm water
Lint-free gauze or cloth (for cleaning and drying)
Cotton swabs
Personal protective equipment
If there is no established institutional policy for decontamination, Haemonetics
recommends that blood spills be cleaned with a cleaning solution followed by
a wipe down with distilled/sterile water. Use lint-free gauze or cloth to apply the
cleaning solution and water.
Cleaning the
Device
Exterior Surfaces
Clean the exterior surface of the device using a cleaning solution, water, and
lint-free gauze or cloth. Any application of the cleaning solution should be
followed by a wipe down with distilled/sterile water applied with lint-free gauze
or cloth.
Blood Spill
Warning: Leakage of fluids into the interior of the device may create the risk
of an electric spark or fire. In the event of a blood spill or leak from the bowl,
immediately turn the power off and unplug the device from the grounded AC
electrical outlet.
Warning: Follow universal blood precautions by wearing gloves and
protective eyewear when cleaning up a blood spill in the system. Dispose of
all cleaning materials as biohazardous waste.
Caution:
You should never use full-strength bleach directly on the device.
Caution:
Do not spray cleaner directly onto the device.
In the event of a blood spill, disinfect the exterior surfaces using a cleaning
solution followed by a wipe down with distilled/sterile water. Use lint-free gauze
or cloth to apply the cleaning solution and water.
If blood enters the cabinet through the vacuum port remove the device from
service and contact the local Haemonetics representative.
The device is equipped with a biohazard waste bag that collects fluid or blood
in the event of a spill in the centrifuge well. If blood spills into the centrifuge
area:
1. Turn off the power and unplug the device from the grounded AC electrical
outlet.
2. Make sure the biohazard waste bag is unfolded and hanging from the
device tray and that the slide clamp is open.
