IX. CARE AND CLEANING, continued
Frequency:
Always clean after each use. Always clean and disinfect before
storing and between each patient test. Please read the disinfectant
manufacture
r’s product label.
Recommended Disinfectant:
Super Sani-Cloth
®
wipes or any disinfectant with the
same EPA Reg. No. (EPA Reg. No.9480-4, Professional Disposables International,
Inc. (PDI), Orangeburg, NY).
The active ingredient in this disinfectant are n-Alkyl
dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides.
Super Sani-Cloth was tested and found
to be effective per recommended guidelines when used with this system. Please
only use this disinfectant. Use of other disinfectants may cause damage to your
analyzer. Do not use bleach, peroxide, or window cleaners on this analyzer. If you
have any questions or need to know where to purchase the disinfectant wipes, call
PTS Customer Service at +1-877-870-5610 (US) or +1-317-870-5610. There are
a large number of distributors of this disinfectant. If you cannot obtain from the
distributor who supplies your other supplies, Please contact us for assistance.
The entire case surface should be cleaned and disinfected,
D
A) Screen
A
B) Buttons
C) Optical Block and Glass
B
E
D) MEMo Chip Port
F
E) USB Port
F) See B
C
G) Electrochemical Port
G
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning removes visible soil, organic material, and most importantly,
blood products. Always clean before disinfecting
.
1. Please see picture above. Clean and disinfect all surfaces of this analyzer.
2.
Obtain recommended wipes.
3. Using a fresh wipe, wring out excess liquid and carefully wipe to clean.
4. Allow to air dry or dry with cotton gauze.
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