BLADDERSCAN BVI 9400 - CLEAN & DISINFECT THE INSTRUMENT

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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Cleaning & Maintenance
When using a wipe cleaning or disinfection method, please adhere to the following best practices:
• Always wipe in the direction from a clean surface towards a dirty surface.
• Minimize overlap on the wiping pattern.
• If a wipe becomes dry or soiled, replace it with a fresh one.
• Do not reuse dry or soiled wipes.
• Use a new wipe as instructed in the cleaning and disinfection procedures.
COMPATIBILITY & AVAILABILITY
The availability of the cleaning and disinfection products provided in this manual varies by region; ensure that
you select products in accordance with your local laws and regulations.
The following solutions have demonstrated material compatibility with the system components, but they
have not been tested for efficacy. Results with compatible solutions may vary based on exposure periods and
device handling. For guidance on biological effectiveness of the disinfectant, refer to the instructions from
the manufacturer:
• A‑456
®
II Disinfectant
• Accel
®
TB Wipes
• Cavicide
®
• CaviWipes
®
• Chloro‑Sol Spray
®
• Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes
• Sani‑Cloth
®
Bleach Wipes
• Sani‑Cloth
®
Germicidal Wipes
• Sani‑Cloth
®
Plus Germicical Wipes
• Sporicidin
®
Disinfecting Towelettes
• T‑Spray II
®
PROCEdURE 1. CLEAN & dISINFECT THE INSTRUMENT
Failure to heed the following may cause device damage not covered by the warranty:
• Do not immerse the instrument in the disinfectant solution.
• Do not subject any part of the instrument to steam, ethylene oxide, radiation, or similar methods of
sterilization or autoclaving.
• Do not use CidexPlus
®
to disinfect the instrument. CidexPlus will damage the plastic enclosure.
IMPORTANT
Use this procedure in order to clean the BladderScan BVI6100 instrument. Review the information in the
BestPractices and Compatibility & Availability sections before completing this procedure.
CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT
1. Put on new gloves.
2. After every exam, Using a dry paper towel or soft cloth, wipe any ultrasound gel completely off the scanhead.
3. Use a soft, moistened cloth to remove particulate matter or body fluids that remain on the instrument.
4. Allow the instrument to air dry or towel dry with a clean dry cloth before disinfecting.
5. Continue to the following section, Disinfect the Instrument. Low‑level disinfection of the scanhead is
required between uses.