8
Cleaning and Low-Level Disinfection
The reusable sensors should be cleaned and disinfected, but never
sterilized. Follow the procedure outlined below.
Warnings
•
Use only validated cleaning agents and disinfectants listed below; do
not use any others. Failure to do so may damage the sensor or its con-
necting wires and shorten product lifetime or cause safety hazards.
•
Select disinfectants carefully as some have very similar names but
completely different compositions.
•
Do not immerse the sensor connector in any of the cleaning solutions,
disinfectant, or other liquid (only the sensor and cable housing may be
immersed, not the connector).
•
Do not soak sensors in disinfectants longer than specified by the dis-
infectant manufacturer.
•
Do not sterilize the sensors.
Validated Cleaning Agents
Validated Disinfectants
- Mild Detergent
- Salt Solution (1%)
Metricide
®
28
Cidex
®
Formula 7
Kohrsolin
®
(2%)
Metricide
®
Plus 30
Cidex
®
OPA
Mucapur
®
-CD (1%)
Terralin
®
Liquid
Cidex
®
Plus
Isopropanol (70%) or
Isopropanol Wipe (70%)
Incidin
®
Liquid
Omnicide
®
28
Step
Cleaning and Low-Level Disinfection
1
Clean sensor following instructions supplied with cleaning agent.
2
Disinfect sensor following instructions supplied with disinfectant.
3
Rinse sensor in water, wiping it dry with a clean cloth, leaving to dry com-
pletely. If you notice any deterioration or damage to sensor or cable, dis-
pose the sensor immediately.
