Verathon AORTASCAN AMI 9700, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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PROCEdURE 2. dISINFECT THE INSTRUMENT
Failure to heed the following may cause device damage not covered by the warranty:
• Do not immerse the instrument in the disinfectant solution.
• Do not subject any part of the instrument to steam, ethylene oxide, radiation, or similar methods of
sterilization or autoclaving.
• Do not use CidexPlus ® to disinfect the instrument. CidexPlus will damage the plastic enclosure.
IMPORTANT
Disinfectants and cleaning methods listed are based on compatibility with product materials, not biological
effectiveness. Refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the disinfectant for guidance on biological
effectiveness of the disinfectant.
The following liquid disinfectants and wipes are compatible with the materials used in the instrument:
• A‑456 ® II Disinfectant
• Accel ® TB Wipes
• Cavicide
®
• CaviWipes
®
• Chloro‑Sol Spray
®
• Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes
• Sani‑Cloth ® Bleach Wipes
• Sani‑Cloth ® Germicidal Wipes
• Sani‑Cloth
®
Plus Germicidal Wipes
• Sporicidin
®
Disinfecting Towelettes
• T‑Spray II
®
The level of disinfection required for a device is based on the type of tissue it contacts during use. Based on
the intended use of the AortaScan AMI 9700, low‑level disinfection is the minimum level required.
1. Ensure the instrument has been properly cleaned according to the procedure Clean the Instrument on
page 55.
2. Ensure the disinfectant has not expired.
3. If using a liquid disinfectant, prepare the disinfection solution according to the manufacturer’s label
instructions, ensuring that you are using the proper concentration.
4. Apply the solution to a soft cloth or wipe.
Note: Do not spray or apply liquid disinfectants directly to the surface of the device, and do not soak the
device in liquids.
5. Wipe the surfaces of the device and allow the surface to remain wet for the required contact duration.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the appropriate disinfection level contact duration.
6. Do not re‑use cloths or wipes.
7. If rinsing or removal of the disinfectant solution from the device is required by the disinfectant
manufacturer’s instructions, wipe with a clean soft cloth dampened in sterile water. Verathon
®
recommends wiping the device three separate times to remove all residual disinfectant.
8. Allow the device to air dry, or towel dry the device with a clean, dry cloth.