Instructions For Use – neXus Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator
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7.
Cleaning Console
Follow manufacturer’s directions for preparing solutions. Misonix recommends the use of EPA certified CaviWipes® or
equivalent quaternary ammonium compound surface disinfectant wipe. Please follow manufacturer’s instructions for
surface cleaning and disinfection of hard non-porous surfaces, including, without limitation, the use of personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) for Bloodborne Pathogens. Dispose of the used wipes in accordance with local regulations
regarding the disposal of biological hazardous wipes.
7.1 Console & Footswitch Cleaning
Table 7.1.1 Console & Footswitch Cleaning
WARNING
Remove probe cover, ultrasonic tip and extension from the handpiece prior to cleaning and/or sterilization;
otherwise proper cleaning/sterilization may be inhibited.
WARNING
Single-use items (tips, sheaths, tubing sets) are marked with the international symbol for “do not reuse
- single use only” (
). Discard these items following each surgical procedure in accordance with the
hospital protocol for biohazardous waste. Tips are to be disposed of in a biohazardous sharps
container. To prevent the risk of malfunction and transmission of disease, do not attempt to
reprocess, clean, re-sterilize, and/or reuse these items.
WARNING
The disposable items are intended for one procedure only (single use). Do not attempt to reuse or re-
sterilize.
Caution
Only external surfaces of the console should be cleaned. Do not attempt to remove any panels in order to
clean or disinfect internal surfaces.
Caution
Do not immerse ultrasonic console, handpiece, irrigation pump or electric cables. These items are not sealed
against liquids and damage to equipment will result.
7.2 Single-Use Item Disposal
All items marked single use must not be reused. Reuse of these items could result in severe patient injury or death.
Once used, dispose of single use items in accordance with standard hospital procedures for disposal of bio-
contaminated wastes.
Console and Footswitch
Wipe Surfaces
•
Follow manufacturer’s directions for preparing solutions. Misonix recommends the use of
EPA certified CaviWipes® or an equivalent quaternary ammonium compound surface
cleaning and disinfection wipe. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for surface
cleaning and disinfection of hard nonporous surfaces including, without limitation, the use
of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for bloodborne Pathogens. Dispose of the used
wipes in accordance with local regulations regarding the disposal of biological hazardous
waste.
•
Dispose of cloth or paper with contaminated waste.
