Cleaning and Disinfecting
Compella™ Bariatric Bed System Instructions for Use (178951 REV 6) 81
b. With a new wiping cloth soaked in an approved cleaner/disinfectant, use firm pressure to wipe
all surfaces of the bed, air supply unit, and support surface (including laundered covers). Use a
new or clean wiping cloth as often as necessary. Make sure the following items are cleaned:
• Siderails and under the Caregiver Control Pod
• Headboard and footboard
• Areas between the footboard and support surface, headboard and support surface, and
siderails and support surface
• Upper frame
•Base frame
•Power cord
• Patient pendant and pendant cord
• Accessories (See “Accessories” on page 70.)
• Support Surface - top and bottom
• Clean the interface connector assembly and the support surface sleeve area shown in the
picture below. Do not disconnect the connector.
Clean the folds of the support surface sleeve.
c. Examine the following for damage:
• Top support surface cover
• Bottom support surface cover and attachment straps
•Zipper closure
d. The damaged items should be replaced.
STEP 2: Disinfection
a. With a new or clean wiping cloth soaked in an approved cleaner/disinfectant, use light pressure
to wipe all exterior surfaces of the bed previously cleaned.
b. Make sure all surfaces remain wet with the cleaner/disinfectant for the specified contact
time. Re-wet surfaces with a new wiping cloth as necessary. See
“Table 1: Approved
Cleaners/Disinfectants” on page 80 for the contact time.
If bleach is used with another cleaner/disinfectant, use a new or clean cloth/wipe soaked in tap
water to remove any disinfectant residue prior to and after the bleach application.