ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Chapter 5
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5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Cleaning Interval
The pump should be cleaned and disinfected, if necessary, according to frequency of use
and hospital protocol. See Section 5.2 for Cleaning and Disinfecting.
5.1.2 Calibration Interval
Calibration is recommended every 6 months and recalibration is also required after any
procedure involving the removal of the barrel clamp, removal of the plunger driver or
opening of the case halves. See Section 5.3 for the Calibration Procedure.
5.1.3 Functional Testing Interval
To ensure that the pump is operating properly, it is recommended that the pump be tested
at a minimum of every 6 months per the Functional Tests outlined in Chapter 4.
5.2 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
CAUTION
The pump and AC adapter are not waterproof and should not be
immersed. Avoid getting liquids inside the pump or permanent
damage may result. Sterilization via ETO, steam, etc. shall not be
attempted.
5.2.1 Routine Cleaning
The pump must be kept clean at all times. The pump should be cleaned as soon as
possible after each use to minimize the accumulation and hardening of spilled solutions.
Dirt, sticky films, or foreign substances could cause delivery problems.
5.2.1.1 Exterior
All exterior surfaces are to be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton swabs dampened with a
properly diluted cleaning agent listed in Table 5-1, rinsed with a dampened cloth, then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
5.2.1.2 Moving Parts
The moving parts may be cleaned by wiping carefully with a soft cloth sparingly dampened
with a properly diluted cleaning solution listed in Table 5-1, then wiping dry with a soft cloth.
Do not spray cleaning agents directly on the pump. Any solution spillage onto the pump
should be cleaned immediately.
5.2.1.3 Cleaning Agents