Sanitation and Decontamination Instructions
Sanitation
As soon as possible after use, the single use disposable canister, patient tubing and catheter
should be discarded according to local / regional / national requirements for the disposal of
hazardous waste materials. Clean the exterior of the
new-Sentinel
using a mild detergent and
clear water by dampening a clean lint free cloth. Rinse using clear water and another damp
clean lint free cloth to remove any detergent residue.
NOTE: The hydrophobic filter in the canister helps to ensure that no moisture or particulate
matter reaches the inside of the device. When fluids fill the canister, the positive
(mechanical float) shutoff valve closes immediately, shutting the vacuum port off so as to
prevent fluid from contacting the pump. The filter has been tested by the manufacturer
(Bemis) to screen out aerosolized microorganisms and particulate matter at a bacterial
efficiency rating of 99.99% DOP. The canister also has sidewall gradation marks
starting at 100 ml/cc and at every 50 ml/cc up to 1200 ml/cc indicating the fill level of the
canister.
In the unlikely event that fluids may have reached the vacuum pump, read the decontamination
section. Your engineering department will have to open the unit to check the condition of the
pump. In the unlikely event that fluids may have reached the exhaust filter, remove the two
screws holding the filter door in place (see page 8), remove the soiled filter and replace with a
new filter (SSCOR P/N 90160). Do not reuse any single use disposable parts; do not submerge
the device into any liquid, this will void the warranty and cause the device to malfunction.
Decontamination
Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, a smock, face and eye protection when
handling units that are suspected to be contaminated.
Part
Procedure
Patient Tubing, canister and
Disposable items, re-use not permitted.
suction tips.
Vacuum Pump
Wipe with damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. Sterilization not
permitted. Vacuum pump should be replaced if contaminated.
Vacuum Line
Replace vacuum line if moisture is evident.
Use 3/8" (.9525 cm) ID tubing.
Plastic Chassis
Wipe with damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. Sterilization not
permitted.
Caution:
Disconnect the unit from any power source prior to cleaning the unit. When working
in the interior of the chassis, disconnect the battery. Disinfect the unit using a mild surface
disinfectant, such as a 10:1 mixture of water and bleach. The unit is designed to suction
contaminated fluids, which should be removed from the system immediately after use. Your
engineering department will have to open the unit to check the condition of the pump.
Disconnect the battery when cleaning the interior of the chassis. The only forseeable way fluids
may reach the vacuum pump is the filter in the canister has been compromised or bypassed.
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