10
Guidelines for Reliable Disinfection
Water Quality
Potable water is the minimum standard, Medivators recommends the use of a high quality water pre
ltration system that lters incoming water to a minimum of 0.1 micron. A typical water pre-ltration
system, such as the one offered by Medivators, lters incoming water through a 1 micron, 0.4 micron, and
0.1 micron series of lters.
• The high performance 0.1 micron (absolute rated) water lter included with the reprocessor is highly
effective at removing microorganisms and particles larger than 0.1 microns. Appropriate pre-ltration
and regular disinfection are required to maintain the performance of this lter.
• The routine maintenance schedule recommends replacing the 0.1 micron water lter every six months
or sooner, depending on the pre-ltration system and the quality of the incoming water. If the lter
clogs to the point of non effectiveness, the reprocessor will alarm and will not continue until the lter
is replaced.
Detergent Solution
INTERCEPT
®
Detergent must be used in the cleaning phase of the reprocessing cycle. INTERCEPT
Detergent is low-foaming and formulated to use with medical instruments. INTERCEPT Detergent has
a neutral pH and also bacteriostatic properties to inhibit bacterial growth in the detergent reservoir and
detergent lines.
Monitoring Disinfectant Potency
The efcacy of a disinfection procedure is directly related to the disinfectant solution used, and the amount
of time the endoscope is exposed to that solution.
• RAPICIDE
®
PA must be monitored for potency every reprocessing cycle according to the instructions
in this manual.
• Use the RAPICIDE PA test strips to test the potency of the solution. If the potency of the solution is
below MRC minimum recommended concentration (MRC), discard and replace it with fresh solution.
• Never use disinfectant with unacceptable potency levels.
Disinfectant Solution
Use only with RAPICIDE PA High Level Disinfectant (Part A & Part B).
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