Section 6
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Care and Maintenance
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SECTION 6 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Periodic cleaning is recommended as part of routine maintenance. Disinfection is also
recommended for media spills, visual accumulation of dust, and other evidence of contamination.
Clean and disinfect the surfaces when necessary and immediately after any media spills.
Cleaning and disinfection should be performed with the equipment switched off.
Gloves should be worn during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing.
Preparation at the Point of Use
After every patient procedure, wipe down the surfaces immediately after use to prevent soil
from drying on the device by performing the following steps:
1. Moisten a clean lint-free cloth with warm tap water (38°C to 49°C)
2. Use the moistened clean, lint-free cloth and wipe off any visual soil.
Periodic Cleaning
1. Apply a laboratory detergent evenly to all surfaces.
2. Moisten a sterile non-linting cloth with purified or sterile water and wipe all surfaces. If
needed, use additional cloths if cloths become visibly soiled.
3. Allow to air dry.
4. Visually inspect for the absence or presence of remaining soil. While inspecting, give
particular attention to verifying soil has been removed from the hard-to-clean areas. If soil
is present, then repeat the manual cleaning steps until all visible soil is removed.
Disinfection
After the surface is clean and all visual soil has been removed, proceed with the following
instructions to disinfect the surfaces as follows:
1. Apply evenly to all surfaces using a laboratory disinfectant spray. Wait a minimum of 15
minutes for the surfaces to dry for best results.
2. Moisten a sterile non-linting cloth with purified or sterile water and wipe all disinfected
surfaces for a minimum of one (1) minute.
Drying
Thoroughly dry all surfaces using a sterile, lint-free wipe or cloth, changing wipes/ cloths when
necessary to ensure the surfaces are completely dry. Visually inspect the surfaces to ensure all
surfaces are clean and dry. Repeating drying steps if any moisture is visible.
Note: If water gets inside the equipment, contact your CooperSurgical representative to check
electrical safety.
Calibration
For optimal performance the unit should be calibrated once a year by authorized CooperSurgical
Service provider.
