BD BACTEC™ FX Instrument User’s Manual
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6.2.5 Cleaning and Decontamination
A situation requiring biological decontamination of one or more stations can occur if a vial should leak
or break while in the instrument. The priority in this situation is to first limit the extent of the
contamination and then to decontaminate the station(s) and other accessible instrument areas
receiving the spill. If the spill extends into regions of the instrument not accessible for topical
decontamination, or if it involves a broken vial, contact BD Technical Service (USA) for further
instructions (800-638-8663).
The solution recommended to clean the affected surfaces should be at least a 10% household bleach
solution. All surfaces must be thoroughly washed with the freshly prepared bleach solution, so that the
surfaces are glistening wet. If you are not sure of the extent of the contamination, thoroughly wash the
exposed portions of the drawer rack and cabinet with the freshly prepared bleach solution.
Required materials:
• 10% bleach solution
• Personal protection equipment, including gloves, gown, eye protection (e.g., face shield,
goggles, etc.)
• Gauze pads or paper towels
•Tap water
WARNING
ALL PORTIONS OF THE BODY THAT COULD POSSIBLY COME
INTO CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED INSTRUMENT
SURFACES MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERED BEFORE
BEGINNING THE DECONTAMINATION PROCESS.
PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING HEPATITIS
VIRUSES AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS, MAY BE
PRESENT IN CLINICAL SPECIMENS. “STANDARD
PRECAUTIONS”
1-4
AND INSTITUTIONAL GUIDELINES SHOULD
BE FOLLOWED IN HANDLING ALL ITEMS CONTAMINATED
WITH BLOOD AND OTHER BODY FLUIDS.
1-4
IBID.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents such as cyclohexane, benzene, or
alcohol when cleaning the station lens. Such materials can
cause degradation of the lens sealing gasket or the lens itself.
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