MiniCapt® Mobile Operations Manual
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Appendix E
Cleaning Procedures
Introduction
This appendix describes the recommended cleaning practices for MiniCapt® and
BioCapt® impactor heads and accessories.
All delivered products and material from Particle Measuring Systems are tested and
cleaned according to the most demanding cleanroom requirements. Despite this, the
presence of manufacturing and/or handling residues may occur on 316L stainless steel
items such as MiniCapt or BioCapt impactor heads, which undergo a complex
machining process.
The presence of residues on 316L stainless steel products while autoclaving may result
in discoloration of the item. Leftover residues may change in color as a result of the
sterilization’s high temperature.
Cleaning Guidelines for Goods upon Reception
For first time usage:
1.
Unpack the impactor head(s) using gloves. (Note: Fingerprints on freshly
manufactured stainless steel may result in long lasting marks on the surface.)
2.
Wash the whole stainless steel surface, including mechanical parts, using an
appropriate detergent solution.
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For example, Veltek Vai’s Process2Clean 1 (P2C-1) appropriately diluted
(typically 1-5 Vol% in DI or WFI water).
3.
Rinse each item extensively with DI or WFI water in order to completely remove
any detergent residuals.
4.
Ensure the impactor head is well cleaned, rinsed and dried before proceeding
with the first autoclave sterilization process.
