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5.3 DISINFECTION
Technical Service Manual 5 - 13 LifeCare PCA
3. Wipe up the spill.
- Use a spiral pattern when wiping, moving from the inner to outer edges of each
surface to avoid recontaminating the areas you have already wiped.
- When part of the cleaning cloth or wipe becomes soiled or saturated, start wiping
with an unused part.
- Change cloths or wipes as needed to avoid spreading the spill from one area of the
infuser to another.
- Do not allow cleaning fluid to run into internal parts of the infuser.
- When wiping the vial compartment, take care to avoid damaging the cradle
mechanism.
Note: If sticky or high-viscosity fluids are spilled in the vial compartment, replace
the infuser as soon as possible so it can be thoroughly cleaned. Dried,
built-up residue from these type of fluids can affect the operation of the vial
sensor pin, injector sensor pin, and cradle mechanism.
To obtain additional information on cleaning the infuser, contact ICU Medical .
5.3
DISINFECTION
Before disinfection, make sure the infuser is thoroughly cleaned and completely dry (
see
Section 5.2.11
) .
5.3.1
APPROVED DISINFECTION SOLUTIONS
To disinfect the LifeCare PCA infuser, follow the instructions in
Section 5.3.3
through
Section 5.3.9
, using one of the recommended disinfecting solutions in
Table 5-4
.
Note: At the time of publication, ICU Medical recommends only the disinfecting
solutions in
Table 5-4
. For updated listings of approved disinfectants, visit
www.icumed.com .
CAUTION: Do not spray fluids on to the infuser.
CAUTION: Do not allow fluids to enter openings or seams in the infuser's case.
CAUTION: Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during the
disinfection procedures.
Table 5-4. Disinfecting Solutions
Class of Disinfecting Solution Manufacturer Preparation
Household Bleach Clorox™ Germicidal Bleach
(8.25% concentration) Do not exceed 1 part bleach in
10 parts water.