Decontamination - GETINGE GROUP Arjohuntleigh ALPHA ACTIVE 4 Instrucciones De Uso

6. Decontamination

The following processes are recommended, but should be adapted to comply with
the local or national guidelines (Decontamination of Medical Devices) which may
apply within the Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you
should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist.
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at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
Remove the electrical supply to the pump by disconnecting the
mains power cord from the mains power supply before cleaning.
Protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out
decontamination procedures.
Do not use Phenol-based solutions or abrasive compounds or pads
during the decontamination process as these will damage the
surface coating. Do not boil or autoclave the cover.
Avoid immersing electrical parts in water during the cleaning
process. Do not spray cleaning solutions directly onto the pump.
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Chemical Disinfection
system should be routinely decontaminated between patients and
WARNING
Caution
Clean all exposed surfaces and remove any organic
debris by wiping with a cloth moistened with a simple
(neutral) detergent and water. Dry thoroughly.
To protect the integrity of the cover we recommend a
chlorine-releasing agent, such as sodium hypochlorite,
at a strength of 1,000ppm available chlorine (this may
vary from 250ppm to 10,000ppm depending on local
policy and contamination status).
Wipe all cleaned surfaces with the solution, rinse and
dry thoroughly.
Alcohol based disinfectants (strength 70%) may be used
as an alternative.
Ensure the product is dry before storage.
If an alternative disinfectant is selected from the wide
variety available we recommend that suitability for use
is confirmed with the chemical supplier prior to use.
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