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15
Cleaning and Disinfecting
15.1
When to Clean and Disinfect the Pump
15.2
Recommended and Prohibited Agents
15.2.1 Recommended Agents
To avoid the risks of infection and microbial transmission, make sure to
adequately clean and disinfect the equipment.
Warning
The disinfecting procedure must be done immediately after cleaning.
Disinfecting the pump without prior cleaning is not effective.
The pump is not intended to be sterilized; sterilization may result in
damage to the pump.
In case of contamination by blood or bodily fluids when the pump is in
use, and if allowed by your local practices and healthcare facility
policies, immediately perform the quick cleaning described below.
Always follow your local protection rules.
Quick Cleaning Only
Note: This quick cleaning does not replace the need for a complete cleaning.
1.
Check that the keypad is locked in order to avoid unintended modification of
the infusion parameters. Do not move the pump.
2.
Use ready-to-use wipes to wipe down all exposed surfaces of the pump.
3.
At the end of the infusion, perform the complete cleaning protocol, see section
Thoroughly clean and disinfect the pump in the following cases:
After each patient use
Before any maintenance
On a routine basis when the pump is not in use
Before storage
We recommend the following cleaning and disinfecting agents:
Recommended Agent
Cleaning
Enzol
by
Advanced Sterilization Products
(enzymatic detergent)
Disinfecting
Caviwipes
by
Metrex Research Corp.
(Active ingredients: Isopropyl alcohol, Benzethonium chloride)