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Cleaning and disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of your MR coils and accessories must comply with your institutions and local,
state and federal regulations. The following Cleaning and Disinfection instructions have been tested and
validated.
Warning
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Always detach coil from scanner before attempting to clean. Do not reattach after cleaning until the
coil has dried completely. Having the coil attached to the system during cleaning or when it is wet
may result in electrical shock.
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Do not pour any cleaning solution directly on the coil or baseplate!
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Care must be taken to avoid contact with any electrical connections during cleaning. Spraying the
contacts may cause the devices to malfunction or reduce the life expectancy of the interconnect and
will void warranty. Avoid direct use of cleaning agents on any connector contacts and interfaces.
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Under no circumstances should the coil be placed into any type of sterilizer. Sterilization and
exposure to fluids may damage the electrical components of the device. Do not autoclave any
components of the coil. Do not heat above 70°C.
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Do not submerse any of the coils in fluids. Submersing in fluids may cause the device to malfunction
and will void the warranty.
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Do not allow pooling of cleaning agents after cleaning. Coil, pads and other accessories must be
completely dry before use.
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Use only recommended cleaning and disinfectant
solutions, or you may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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Harsh chemical agents degrade plastics and will compromise the safety of the device. Some
germicidal and other harsh cleaning compounds are known to damage some plastics by weakening
the structural integrity and compromising the electrical insulating properties.
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Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) and quaternary ammonia-based products ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED for cleaning. These chemicals degrade plastics and can cause serious safety hazards
as the electrical insulating properties and structural integrity of the equipment break down.
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Cavicide, Virex, Virex 256, PDI Sani-Cloth Bleach Plus, Super Sani-Cloth, and Sani-Cloth AF3 are
common quaternary ammonia germicidal products. The manufacturers of these solutions advertise
that these germicidal products are safe for use on hard, non-porous surfaces, such as linoleum floors,
formica countertops, and stainless steel. The manufacturers discourage the use of quaternary
ammonia germicidal products on computer-grade plastics and on data, patient, and power cables,
which are classified as porous materials.
