Roche Diagnostics
Instructions for Use · Version 13.0 299
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Disinfection procedures
Disinfection procedures
WARNING
Failure to follow disinfection procedures may result in infection
Failure to follow disinfection procedures may lead to contact with biohazardous materials,
which may result in infection.
r Follow standard laboratory practices.
r Prevent direct contact by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, such as:
o Lab gloves
o Lab coat
o Eye protection
o Face shield if there is a chance of splashing or splattering
r If any biohazardous material is spilled, wipe it up immediately and apply a disinfectant.
r If biohazardous material comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area
immediately with soap and water, and apply a disinfectant. Consult a physician.
Disinfection minimizes the risk of infection when replacing items that were in
contact with blood. Regularly perform these procedures.
Roche recommends adding a disinfection procedure to your standard laboratory
practices.
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Use only liquid surface disinfectants containing alcohol (approximately 70%), e.g.
isopropanol 70%, and/or disinfectants containing 0.5–1% dimethyl benzyl ammonium
chloride.
Do not use bleaching agents.
Roche recommends using these ready-to-use disinfectants:
NOTICE
Spraying disinfectant onto the instrument may damage the system
Spraying disinfectant onto the instrument may damage the system’s electronics.
r When using disinfectants, first spray the disinfectant onto a damp cloth. Then, wipe the
desired location with this cloth.
r Do not spray disinfectant on parts that cannot be removed, or that are inside the
instrument.
Name
Sales manufacturer Active agent
Application
time (min)
Incidin liquid
(1)
(1) Incidin is a registered trademark of Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG.
Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG Alcohols 5
Meliseptol
(2)
(2) Meliseptol is a registered trademark of B. Braun Medical AG.
B. Braun Medical AG Sales: B.
Braun Melsungen AG
Alcohol aldehyde 5