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8001-009-001 REV G
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Disinfecting
Disinfecting external surfaces
Disinfect the external surfaces of the controller and system components before each use. System components may be
subject to contamination during use from contact with soiled hands of the user, airborne pathogens, and unexpected or
accidental events. Follow your hospital protocols for disinfecting the product. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the disinfectants.
CAUTION
Do not use quaternaries that contain glycol ethers as they may damage the reusable accessories.
Note:
If the product is visibly soiled, clean the surface before disinfecting.
Tools Required:
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Personal protection equipment (PPE) as recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions
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Soft, lint free cloth (2 or more)
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Disinfectant
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2 gallons (7.6 L) of sterile distilled water
Recommended disinfectants for the external surface of the controller and system components:
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Quaternary cleaners (active ingredient - ammonium chloride)
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Phenolic cleaners (active ingredient - o-phenylphenol)
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Chlorinated bleach solution ((1 part bleach solution (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) to 100 parts of water which equals
520 ppm available chlorine (40 ml of a 5.25% bleach solution per 4000 ml water))
Validated disinfectants for the external surface of the controller and system components:
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Sodium hypochlorite based - Clorox® Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Cleaner (EPA registration number 56392-7)
To disinfect the external surfaces of the controller and system components:
See
Product illustration on page 10
for clarification of product component names and locations.
1.
Use PPE as recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3.
Apply the wheel locks.
4.
Unfasten the power cord and hose straps.
5.
Unravel and lay out hoses, cables, and power cord.
6.
Disconnect the hoses. Push back on the retaining collar of the port on the controller. Pull the hose to disconnect.
7.
Disconnect the patient temperature probe cable.
8.
Remove the reservoir. Pull forward at an angle, and lift out the reservoir.
9.
If necessary, empty the water from the reservoir. Dispose of the water per your hospital protocol.
10. Prepare disinfectant solution as described by the manufacture.
11. Apply disinfectant solution to the inside and outside of the reservoir and reservoir lid, with a soft, lint free cloth
moistened with disinfectant. Reapply disinfectant to cloth as needed.
12. Apply disinfectant solution to the hoses and patient temperature probe cables, with a soft, lint free cloth moistened
with disinfectant. Reapply disinfectant to cloth as needed.
13. Apply disinfectant solution to the controller surfaces while the reservoir is removed with a soft, lint free cloth
moistened with disinfectant. Reapply disinfectant to the cloth as needed. Also wipe the following system components:
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Hose connectors
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Power cord
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Hose and power cord management straps
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Storage compartment door
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Inside storage compartment