Decontamination | 47
Procedure
The bleach solution is caustic; wear gloves and eye protection
when handling the solution.
1. Turn on the Epoch and press the carrier eject button to eject the carrier.
2. Turn off and unplug the reader from the power supply.
3. Prepare an aqueous solution of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, or
bleach).
¾ Be sure to check the percent NaClO of the bleach you are using; this
information is printed on the side of the bottle. Commercial bleach is
typically 10% NaClO; if this is the case, prepare a 1:20 dilution.
Household bleach is typically 5% NaClO; if this is the case, prepare a
1:10 dilution.
4. Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with the bleach solution. Do not soak the
cloth.
5. Wipe the plate carrier and all exposed surfaces of the instrument.
6. Allow the instrument to dry for 20 minutes for thorough decontamination
by the bleach.
7. Moisten a cloth with deionized or distilled water and wipe all surfaces of
the instrument that have been cleaned with the bleach solution.
8. Use a clean, dry lint-free cloth to dry all wet surfaces.
9. Discard the used gloves and cloths, using a biohazard trash bag and an
approved biohazard container.
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