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14.
Change gloves.
15.
Place a UV indicator strip in the drawer, facing up.
16.
Close drawer and press button to initiate 5 minute cycle.
17.
Change gloves.
18.
At conclusion of cycle, confirm the UV indicator strip has changed color to confirm a full dose of UV has
been delivered.
Caution
: If the strip does not change color, the compatible N95 respirator has not been exposed to a
sufficient dose of UV and must be put aside. Call 3B Medical for guidance and possible service. Do not
use the device until 3B has provided instructions or serviced the device.
19.
Remove the bioburden reduced, compatible N95 respirator from the Lumin LM3000.
20.
Inspect the bioburden reduced, compatible N95 respirator for signs of damage to the respirator or
elastic bands. If the respirator is damaged, the staff will discard the respirator and inform the user.
21.
Add tick mark to the bioburden reduced, compatible N95 respirator.
22.
Place the bioburden reduced, compatible N95 respirator in paper bag, label “READY FOR USE” and add
user’s name.
23.
Move the bioburden reduced, compatible N95 respirators to the area designated for “READY FOR USE”
respirators.
Schematic for one compatible N95 respirator:
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Run a cycle with the respirator’s outer (blue) surface facing up.
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Remove the respirator, maintaining the orientation, and place on a clean paper towel.
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Clean the base of the drawer.
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Place respirator in drawer blue side down.
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Discard the paper towel
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Protection of Bioburden Reduction Staff
• Select a location for handling of contaminated, compatible N95 respirators and placement of the
Lumin LM3000. It is recommended that the Lumin LM3000 be placed in a separate area, apart from
any area used for clean/sterile supplies or food.
• Maintain the Chain of Custody Log Form at each bioburden reduction station.
• Handle all used, compatible N95 respirators as though they are contaminated.
• Don appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, facial/respiratory protection, gown) when handling
contaminated, compatible N95 respirators and while performing bioburden reduction to prevent
transmission of pathogens between the respirators and bioburden reduction staff.
• Document the dates and names of all individuals whose compatible N95 respirators are placed in
the Lumin LM3000 and the names of all persons performing the bioburden reduction. This will
allow contact tracing in the event that an employee tests positive for COVID-19.
• Your facility will screen or test you regularly for COVID-19, as per facility practices.
