Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Cleaning and Storage
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning the Pump
Before the transfer of the Pump to a new patient and periodically during the use, clean the Pump by wiping over with a lint-free cloth lightly
dampened with warm water and a standard disinfectant / detergent solution .
Recommended cleaners are:
Brand
Concentration
Hibiscrub
20% (v/v)
Virkon
1%
(w/v)
The following products were tested and are acceptable for use on the Pump if used in accordance with the specified manufacturer’s
guidelines .
• Warm soapy water
• Mild detergent in water (e .g . Young’s Hospec)
• 40% Isopropyl Alcohol in water
• Chlor-Clean
• Hibiscrub
• Tristel Fuse sachets
• Tristel Trio wipes system
• Virkon Disinfectant
Do not use the following disinfectant types:
• Disinfectants which are known to be corrosive to metals must not be used, which include:
• NaDcc (such as Presept),
• Hypochlorites (such as Chlorasol),
• Aldehydes (such as Cidex),
• Cationic Surfactants (such as Benzalkonium Chloride) .
• Mixture of Alcohol & Chemicals with Cationic surfactants >1% Chlorohydrocarbons (such as Amberclens)
• Use of Iodine (such as Betadine) will cause surface discoloration .
• Concentrated Isopropyl alcohol based cleaners will degrade plastic parts .
Cleaning the door
Refer to the Technical Service Manual for information for removing the door to facilitate cleaning of the fluid path, the use of a screwdriver (torx)
is required and should only be carried out by Qualified Service Personnel .
Cleaning and storing the infusion set
The infusion set is a disposable single use item and should be discarded after use according to hospital protocol .
Cleaning the Flow Sensor
Before the transfer of the flow sensor to a new infusion set and periodically during use, clean the flow sensor by wiping over with a lint-free cloth
lightly dampened with warm water and a standard disinfectant / detergent solution . Ensure the connector does not get wet . Dry flow sensor
before use .
To aid cleaning of flow sensors which have been heavily soiled, contaminated or if the handle operation is not free moving, then the flow sensor
may be immersed and soaked in clean soapy water . The inside of the spring mechanism can be cleaned by activating it whilst submerged in the
water .
After cleaning, the sensor should be allowed to dry fully prior to use .
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Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect from the AC power supply . Never allow liquid to enter the casing
and avoid excess fluid build up on the Pump . Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these may damage the
exterior surface of the Pump . Do not steam autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilise or immerse this Pump in any fluid .
Please ensure the membrane covering the pumping mechanism is intact prior to cleaning . If faulty, remove from
use and contact Qualified Service Personnel .
The plug of the flow sensor must not be immersed in water as damage will occur .
Storing the Pump
If the Pump is to be stored for an extended period it should be first cleaned and the internal battery fully charged . Store in a clean, dry
atmosphere at room temperature and, if available, employ the original packaging for protection .
Once every 3 months during storage, carry out functional tests as described in the Technical Service Manual and ensure that the internal
battery is fully charged .
