Steris 4095 - 6.3 Instructions for Cleaning Surgical Tables

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6.3 Instructions for Cleaning Surgical Tables
6.3.1 Introduction
This section provides cleaning and disinfecting instructions for the tasks presented in Table 6-1.
Prior to cleaning or disinfecting a table or a table accessory. ensure you are familiar with the following:
Section 1, Safety Precautions and Pinch Points
Section 6.2.2, Disinfectants
Section 6.2.3, Cleaning Materials
Section 6.2.4, Prolonging Mattress and Pad Lives
Table 6-1. Table Cleaning and Disinfection — Tasks and Frequencies
Frequency Cleaning / Disinfecting Task (Numbers refer to Section)
Section
Gross
Soils
6.3.2
Table Top
& Pads
6.3.3
Lower Surfaces,
Yoke, Shrouds, Base
6.3.4
Hand
Control
6.3.5
Casters &
Floor Locks
6.3.6
Areas
Exposed by
Articulation
6.3.7
After Each Use
& End-of-Day
XX X X — —
Weekly X X X X X X
WARNING – INFECTION HAZARD:
• To protect against aerosols being reflected from potentially contaminated surfaces, wear
rubber or plastic gloves, masks and eye protection, and follow OSHA blood-borne pathogens
standards when cleaning.
• When cleaning/disinfecting table, do not use alcohol as it does not have sufficient cleaning/
disinfection properties.
WARNING –PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD: When cleaning/disinfecting table, do not use phenolics,
which may cause patient skin burns if inadequately rinsed off, or alcohol, which does not have
sufficient cleaning/disinfection properties.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
• When cleaning/disinfecting table, thoroughly read the cleaning fluid directions for use and
follow all directions and cautions as shown.
• Cleaning procedures requiring articulation of the table should be performed only by persons
familiar with table operation.
• Do not spray cleaning fluid into electric receptacles and avoid spraying directly on emergency
backup buttons or into clearance space. Spray or drippage may settle onto electric circuits
inside table causing corrosion and loss of function.
• After performing cleaning procedures, ensure pads, tabletop and X-ray tops are completely dry
before reinstalling. Moisture trapped between pads and X-ray tops may contribute to equipment
damage, such as X-ray top warpage.