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Disinfection Instructions
After cleaning, the next step is to disinfect. Always both clean and disinfect.
1.
Using a fresh wipe, wring the wipe to remove excess liquid and wipe all
areas thoroughly.
2.
Keep area wet for 2 minutes to ensure disinfectant remains in contact for a
sufficient time to kill all bloodborne pathogens.
3.
Allow to air dry completely.
Note:
It is important that the analyzer be thoroughly dry before using.
4.
The optical glass should be carefully wiped clean with an alcohol wipe and dried
with gauze to remove any residue from the disinfectant.
5.
Inspect the glass and ensure it is clean when held at different angles. If it is not,
repeat Step 4.
Following cleaning and disinfection, inspect the analyzer for the following signs of
deterioration. These include:
• Scratches on optical glass
• Etching on optical glass
• Liquid under optical glass
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liquid intrusion, or
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condensation
• Loss of adhesion on optical glass
• Liquid under display lens
• Loss of adhesion on display lens
• Deterioration of painted surfaces (polymer crazing, cracking, swelling, softening,
peeling, etc.)
• Any loose parts
IMPORTANT:
Keep area wet with disinfectant for two minutes.
DO NOT
soak, saturate,
or immerse the analyzer or allow liquid to collect on any surface. Always make sure the
analyzer is dry before use.
After disinfection, user’s gloves should be removed and hands should be thoroughly
washed with soap and water.
The CardioChek analyzer has been validated for 1,825 cleaning and disinfection cycles.
Please obtain a new analyzer after cleaning and disinfecting once the lifetime of the
analyzer (5 years) has been reached, whichever comes first.
Stop using the analyzer and contact Customer Service for a replacement analyzer
immediately if you notice any signs of deterioration.
If you have any questions, call PTS Diagnostics Customer Service.
Direct:
+1-317-870-5610
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Toll-free inside the US:
1-877-870-5610
Fax:
+1-317-870-5608
Email:
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Website:
ptsdiagnostics.com
References:
1.
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010).
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm.
2.
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens” (2010). http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html.
3.
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) found at http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/
publications/bmbl5/. “Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved
Guideline-Third Edition” Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M29-A3.
