KOSMOS Maintenance
76 KOSMOS User Guide
3. If a pre-mixed solution is used, be sure to observe the solution expiration
date.
4. Immerse Kosmos Torso into the disinfectant as shown below. Kosmos Torso
may be immersed only up to the immersion point shown. No other part of
Kosmos Torso, such as cable, strain relief, or connectors should be soaked or
immersed in fluids.
5. Refer to Disinfectant solutions for Kosmos Torso immersion for duration
of immersion and contact temperature.
6. Do not immerse Kosmos Torso longer than the minimum time needed for
semi-critical level of disinfection.
7. Rinse Kosmos Torso for at least one minute in clean water up to the point of
immersion to remove chemical residue. Do not soak or immerse any other
part of Kosmos Torso, such as the cable, strain relief, or connector.
8. Repeat, rinsing three times to ensure proper rinsing.
9. Air dry or use a soft sterile cloth to dry Kosmos Torso until visibly dry.
10. Wipe the strain relief and first 18 inches (45 cm) of the Kosmos Torso cable
with an approved wipe from the list in Presaturated wipes.
11. Examine Kosmos Torso for damage such as cracks, splitting, or sharp edges. If
damage is evident, discontinue using Kosmos Torso, and contact your
EchoNous representative.
TABLE 8-2. Disinfectant solutions for Kosmos Torso immersion
Product Company Active Ingredients
Contact
Condition
Cidex OPA
Solution
Advanced
Sterilization
Product
Products 0.55% ortho
phthaldehyde
12 minutes at
20ºC
Air
Liquid
Do not get fluid
into the
connectors
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