172 Cleaning and disinfecting the instrument
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Cleaning and disinfecting the instrument
Cleaning and disinfecting the instrument ensures that it
will function correctly and efficiently.
Your instrument can be configured to notify you to clean
it as follows:
• After each test.
• After a specified number of hours since the last time
the instrument was cleaned.
Clean the instrument to remove visible soil and organic
material for safe handling and/or prior to disinfection.
Disinfect the instrument when it is soiled as per your
healthcare facility’s guidelines.
Always ensure that the instrument is thoroughly dried
after cleaning or disinfection.
WARNING!
Incorrect test results
Moisture in the test strip port may lead to incorrect test
results.
r Do not clean or disinfect the instrument while
performing a test.
r Do not get any moisture in the test strip port.
r Do not spray into the test strip port.
r Do not immerse the instrument in liquid.
If liquid gets into the test strip port, immediately dry the
components with a dry lint-free cloth or gauze. If solution
is allowed to collect in any instrument opening, severe
damage to the instrument can occur.
Always ensure that the instrument is thoroughly dried
after cleaning and disinfecting.
c
As specified by your healthcare facility.
As configured on your instrument.
d
m Disposable gloves
m Soft, lint-free cloth or gauze
m Premoistened wipes for cleaning and disinfection
m Cleaning solutions as per the manufacturer’s product
labelling.
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