15 Sterilization / cleaning / disinfection 105
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Ref: 122003.EN / Date : 26Jan2021
3. Remove any visible soiling on the flow sensor cable with the cleaning agent using a
manual disinfection option listed in section 15.2.1.2:”Manual disinfection options”.
15.2.1.2 Manual disinfection options
Option A: CaviWipes Surface Disinfectant Wipes (EPA REG. NO.: 46781-14)
1. Unfold the CaviWipe and wipe the surface of the enclosure completely.
NOTE: The surface treated must remain visibly moist for three minutes.
Use more wipes if necessary to keep the surface moist for three minutes.
2. Wipe the cable with a clean lint-free cloth dampened with purified water for one
minute.
3. Allow to dry in the air.
Option B: 10% bleach (Clorox EPA REG. NO.: 5813-1)
1. Prepare a 10% bleach solution using purified water.
Use a clean lint-free cloth dampened with the bleach solution.
2. Wipe the cable completely.
Remove any heavy soiling with additional dampened cloths if necessary.
NOTE: The surface treated must remain visibly moist for five minutes.
Use more dampened cloths if necessary to keep the surface moist for five minutes.
3. Wipe the cable with a clean lint-free cloth dampened with purified water for one
minute.
4. Allow to dry in the air.
Option C: 5% H
2
O
2
, Hydrogen Peroxide (EPA REG. NO.: 335-1)
1. Prepare a 5% H
2
O
2
solution using purified water.
Use a clean lint-free cloth dampened with the H2O2 solution
2. Wipe the cable completely.
Remove any heavy soiling with additional dampened cloths if necessary.
NOTE: The surface treated must remain visibly moist for five minutes.
Use more dampened cloths if necessary to keep the surface moist for five minutes.
3. Wipe the cable with a clean lint-free cloth dampened with purified water for one
minute.
4. Allow to dry in the air.
15.2.2 Flow sensor
NOTE: Prior to sterilization, ensure that the flow sensor and flow sensor cable have been
replaced during the 12 month maintenance or after 30 Sterilization cycles, whichever comes
first.