4.2 Cleaning and care
IMPORTANT!
All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be
effective, compatible with one another and must protect
the materials they are used to clean.
– For further information on decontamination in health
care environments, please refer to 'The National
Institute for Clinical Excellence' guidelines on Infection
Control www.nice.org.uk/CG139 and your local
infection control policy.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1.
Remove cover for laundering.
2.
Launder the cover with the recommended temperature of 80 °C
using a diluted detergent solution (Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause shrinkage.
Drying covers
1.
Hang cover from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean indoor
environment.
or
Tumble dry on a low heat setting.
IMPORTANT!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before re-fitting to the foam.
Disinfecting covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
Please contact your hygiene specialist in the event of contamination.
IMPORTANT!
– Ensure that any residual detergent has been removed
prior to disinfection.
Light soilage
1.
Wipe down the cover with a 0.1% Chlorine Solution (1,000 ppm).
2.
Rinse the cover with clean water using a single use nonabrasive
cloth.
3.
Dry the cover thoroughly.
Heavy soilage
Where the overlay is badly soiled, we recommend cleaning with a
dilute cleaning solution at 80 °C in the washing machine.
Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and removed,
followed by as above.
1.
Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids i.e. blood, urine, faeces,
sputum, wound exudater and all other bodily secretions as soon
as possible using a 1% Chlorine Solution (10,000 ppm).
2.
Rinse with clean water using a single use nonabrasive cloth.
3.
Dry the cover thoroughly.
IMPORTANT!
1% Chlorine Solution used on a regular basis can diminish
the life of the cover if not rinsed and dried properly.
– Do not use granules.
WARNING!
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
CAUTION!
– Keep clear of open heat sources.
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IMPORTANT!
– Do not use phenols, alcohols, bleaches, or other
abrasive materials.
Replacing covers
1.
Unzip the cover and remove it carefully from the foam core.
2.
Place new cover onto the foam core.
3.
Close the zipper.
IMPORTANT!
– Ensure that the corners of the foam core are positioned
correctly into the corners of the cover.
5 After Use
5.1 Storage
IMPORTANT!
– Store overlays in a dry environment.
– Store overlays within a protective cover.
– Store items on clean, dry surface free from sharp edges
to avoid any possible damage.
– Never store other items on top of a overlay.
– Do not store overlays next to radiators or other
heating devices.
– Protect overlays from direct sunlight.
1.
Refer to the storage and shipping conditions in section 6.3
Environmental Parameters, page 4 .
5.2 Re-use
The product is suitable for repeated use. The number of times it can
be used depends on how often and in which way the product is used.
1.
Before reuse, clean the product thoroughly, see section 4.2
Cleaning and care, page 3 .
5.3 Disposal
The disposal and recycling of used devices and packaging must comply
with the applicable local legal regulations.
1.
Ensure that the overlay is cleaned prior to disposal to avoid any
risk of contamination.
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