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12 MEGAPULSE
®
II USER MANUAL
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INFECTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF USE
Definitions

Barrier Film
– One-time use, disposable plastic film for use over touch/operator surfaces of equipment to
reduce risks of cross-contamination and need for high level disinfection of equipment between patients.

Germicidal Disposable Wipe – Low level and/or intermediate level disinfectant germicidal disposable
wipe for use on electrotherapeutic devices and accessories.

Plastic Wire Sleeve – Barrier to be used on applicator wire, covering the junction of the drum inductive
applicator and generator unit.

Drum Inductive Applicator Cover
- Barrier to be used between the drum inductive applicator and skin.
Universal Precautions - Body Substance Isolation
Universal Precautions (UP) must be implemented in the care of all patients to protect employees from occupational
exposure to blood borne pathogens. Personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns) should be available and
worn by staff when occupational exposure to blood, body fluids containing blood, semen and vaginal secretions is
likely to occur. Health care workers with exudating lesions or weeping dermatitis should refrain from all direct
patient care and from handling patient care equipment until the condition resolves. Equipment must be
cleaned/disinfected and protective barriers used when appropriate.
Cleaning / Disinfecting of the Megapulse
®
II
Modality equipment shall be cleaned / disinfected per facility infection control policy. ACP recommends the
following guidelines:
Proper cleaning procedures at the end of each treatment and/or at the end of each day are recommended.
Before cleaning the Megapulse
®
, make certain that the machine is OFF and that the plug has been removed from the
wall socket. Periodically clean the outer case, drum inductive applicator and cables with ACP approved infection
control products. Use of other cleaning solutions or disinfectants may damage the finish of the outer case. Care
must be taken to avoid getting excess moisture into the unit.
NEVER IMMERSE THE MEGAPULSE
®
IN ANY
LIQUID OR CLEANING SOLUTION.
The drum inductive applicator cables and connectors should be inspected periodically for signs of damage,
especially cable insulation.
Cleaning and Low Level Disinfection
This is a recommended daily housekeeping practice to keep the equipment clean
and free of contaminants which could contribute to transmission of infection. The
following practices are recommended for use when treating intact skin without
the presence of physiologic fluids such as blood and urine.

Clean equipment daily with ACP germicidal wipes. At the end of the day, wipe common contact surfaces,
such as control panel and diathermy arm and head, with germicidal disposable wipe and allow to air dry.
This technique will inactivate
M. tuberculosis as well as most bacteria and viruses. This will also facilitate
removal of organic material contaminants from equipment.
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Clean diathermy head with ACP germicidal wipes after each patient use.