Chapter 6 – Maintenance, Transportation and Storage, Warranty and Service
Section 6.3 – Cleaning the Illuminator
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Section 6.3 Cleaning the Illuminator
This Section gives information on procedures that should be used by trained
personnel. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning or
disinfecting the instrument.
There are several parts of the illuminator that will need cleaning and/or
disinfecting when they get dirty or contaminated with blood, including the outer
cover, the tray and the air filter. This section contains information on how to
clean or disinfect parts of the illuminator.
WARNING
Turn off the illuminator and disconnect the power source before
performing any maintenance on the illuminator
WARNING
Blood products containing amotosalen should be treated like all
other blood products, that is, as biohazardous material. Follow the
guidelines for use of protective equipment, cleaning and disposal,
as laid out in your facility.
The following tables describe the cleaning and disinfectant solutions that may be
used on the illuminator, including the maximum concentrations, if applicable.
Use a soft cloth and the solutions recommended in each section, as applicable,
for cleaning or disinfecting specific parts. Remove solutions using a soft cloth
dampened with water. All other preparation/application parameters should be
per the solution manufacturer’s instructions.
For general cleaning:
Solution Tray
Reflective
Divider in Tray
Screen and
Keypad
External
Surface
Mild soap (2%) YES YES YES YES
Alcohol (70%) NO YES YES YES
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