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Operator’s Manual of Anesthesia System 9 - 9

Maintenance Cleaning and Disinfection

CAUTION: Before using the anesthesia system after cleaning or disinfecting,

power on the system and follow the on-screen prompts to perform leak

test and compliance test. See (Pages 5-7) 5.4.2"Leak & Compliance Test".

NOTE: Avoid wetting the pneumatic ports and electrical devices during

cleaning and disinfection process.

Follow all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS listed at the beginning of this chapter. Prior to use, refer to the

facility’s infection control policy to determine the frequency and level at which cleaning and

disinfection should be performed. If disinfection is required, all components must first be cleaned

and dried as described in the following sub-sections. For additional information about infection

control practices, refer to the APIC Guidelines for Selection and Use of Disinfectants, published in the

American Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 24, No. 4, August 1996.

For additional information about infection control, refer to the ASA’s Recommendations for Infection

Control for the Practice of Anesthesiology, second edition. For additional information on reprocessing

medical devices, refer to AAMI TIR 30:2003, A compendium of process, materials, test methods, and

acceptance criteria for cleaning reusable medical devices.

9.7.1 Cleaning Agents and Disinfectors/Autoclaving

The cleaning agents and disinfectors listed have been tested and found to not cause harm to the

Anesthesia System parts. Read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each cleaning agent and

disinfector.

The cleaning agents and disinfectors listed may not be available or approved for use in all countries.

Follow hospital guidelines for cleaning and cleaning agent use, disinfecting and disinfector use.

NOTE: Cleaning and disinfecting solutions not shown in the cleaning agents

and disinfectors listed must have a pH of 7.0 to 10.5. Organic,

halogenated or petroleum-based solvents, anesthetic agents, glass

cleaners, acetone, or other harsh cleaning agents and disinfectors are

not recommended.

Clean and disinfect the system before its first use. After the system has been used, clean or disinfect it

on a daily basis or regularly at a desired interval. See "Maintenance schedule", Table 9-1 on Pages 9-3

for reference.

Table 9-3 to Table 9-6 introduces the cleaning agents and disinfectors, as well as the possible high-

temperature and high-pressure processing procedures for the anesthesia system.

Table 9-3 Manual Cleaning Agent

MANUAL CLEANING AGENT

Water*

Grafco® Tincture of Green Soap

MetriZyme

The water quality must never be less than drinking water quality.

NOTE: Recommend to refer to the manufacturer's directions for use.

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