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9.3 MAINTENANCE OF THE IP STORAGE BOX
DESIGNATION RECOMMENDATIONS METHOD AND PRECAUTIONS
DO
DO NOT
Cleaning the IP storage
box
To clean the storage box, use a non-
abrasive cloth, dipped in:
-cold or tepid water,
-soapy water
- a light detergent
-butyl alcohol,
-ethanol (ethyl alcohol) from 70
– 96 %.
Let it to dry before
using it again.
Never use solvents or
abrasive cleaning products
to clean the PSPIX system.
Disinfecting the IP
storage box
Disinfect the storage box with
a cloth dipped in a disinfectant
solution.
Let it to dry before
using it again.
Never use solvents or
abrasive cleaning products
to clean the PSPIX system.
Autoclave the base
(lower part) of the IP
storage box.
Clean and disinfect the base
according to the procedures set
out above.
-Condition the base and place it in
the autoclave.
-The base can be sterilized at
134 °C, on Prion cycle.
-Dry the base using the autoclave
drying cycle OR by opening the
autoclave door and allowing them
to dry in the air.
Let the base cool to
ambient temperature
before placing the IP
inside.
Never autoclave the base
above 134 °C.
CAUTION:
Deterioration Risk for the base of the IP storage box. Sterilization of the base of the box with autoclave
can cause wear. It is therefore advisable to replace the storage box every 50 sterilization cycles, on
average.
NOTE:
The autoclave procedure described in this chapter is a recommended procedure. It is not a substitute for
offi cial recommendations and directives.