LOOX EYE-CONTROL FOR MACROPATH
MM171-001
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5 DECONTAMINATION AND CLEANING
The procedure described in this chapter must be done at least once a day or following the
regulations in use in the laboratory.
For reasons of safety, any operation without the required personal protection equipment is
to be avoided.
The decontamination of the Unit must be done because of the biohazard risk due to fresh
or partially-fixed tissues.
The personnel involved in decontamination of unit and optional parts (if any) must wear personal protective
equipment, specifically:
•
HI-RISK type single-use protection gloves (100% latex or equivalent material). Personal protection system
compliant with standard EN 374 and Directive 89/686/EEC.
•
Antibacterial mask for surgical/operating theatre use and white coat. Personal protection system compliant
with standard EN 149 Grade FFP3D and Directive 89/686/EEC.
It is recommended to use alcohol-based rapid disinfectant for non-invasive medical products and other
surfaces on basis of alcohol.
DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE SOCKET BEFORE STARTING THE CLEANING UP
PROCEDURE
Cleaning up steps:
1. Prepare agent as
per the manufacturer’s instructions or hospital protocol,
2. Wipe the instrument with a clean cloth that has been moistened in the cleaning solution,
3. Clean thoroughly with a clean cloth.
Do not soak or rinse the PC or its peripherals.
Do not use abrasive cloths to clean the instrument.
Should you accidentally spill liquid on the device, disconnect the unit from the power
source.
Do not use disinfectants that contain phenol.
Do not autoclave or clean with strong aromatic, chlorinated, ketone, ether or esther
solvents (such as ethyl acetate or methyl palmitate), sharp tools or abrasives.
Never soak electrical connectors in water or other liquids.
Always check the label of the disinfectant agent used in the laboratory to verify the correct
efficacy timing
