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Processing Instructions Operator Manual 920011-649
4.9.2 VERIFICATION 2 –
Process
Reliance CDS
1. Open Reliance CDS and remove empty Reliance dry chemistry
container.
2. Verify absence of solid residue in bottom of Reliance CDS and
Reliance dry chemistry container.
If any solid residue remains, refer to S
ECTION 7, TROUBLESHOOTING,
and to S
ECTION 4.17, DISPOSING OF EXPIRED DRY CHEMISTRY.
NOTE: Rinse water may be dripping from used container – this is
normal.
3. Discard empty container in regular trash.
Chemical Indicator for Reliance EPS
A STERIS chemical indicator validated for use with the Reliance EPS
is used as an independent monitor of the Reliance EPS Cycle. The
chemical indicator is designed to change from the color of the
"START" reference block on the label to the color of the "ENDPOINT"
reference block upon exposure to an effective dose of peracetic
acid generated during a cycle. A chemical indicator for the Reliance
EPS MUST be used in every cycle.
At the end of the Reliance EPS Cycle, remove the chemical indicator
from the indicator clip on control handle boot "A" and read and
interpret the results as instructed in the chemical indicator package
insert.
4.9.3 VERIFICATION 3 –
Physical
1. Open control handle boot(s) to remove endoscope(s) from
processor as soon as possible after cycle is completed.
2. If used, verify Flow Units are still connected. If Flow Units are
disconnected, refer to S
ECTION 7, TROUBLESHOOTING.
3. Disconnect any Flow Unit used from endoscopes and fluid flow
ports. Store in a safe and clean location.
4. If optional automated leak test was performed, disconnect leak
test hose(s) from endoscope leak test port(s) and from flexible
connection(s) (see S
ECTION 4.4.1, PREPARATION). Store in a safe
and clean location.
5. Remove accessories from baskets, pegs and valve irrigators.
6. Carefully remove endoscope(s) from control handle boot(s).
WARNING – INEFFECTIVE
PROCESS HAZARD:
• Always verify Reliance dry
chemistry container is empty
after cycle is completed. If
undissolved powder is
present in container or
Reliance CDS at the end of
cycle, the load cannot be
considered high level
disinfected. See Troubleshooting
section for procedure.
• If chemical indicator strip
exhibits incomplete color
change, load cannot be
considered high level
disinfected. If chemical
indicator strip exhibits
incomplete color change,
call STERIS.
• If chemical indicator was
not used, load cannot be
considered processed. Load
must be reprocessed using a
new Reliance dry chemistry
container and a chemical
indicator strip.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE: Carefully remove
endoscopes and accessories
from control handle boot or
accessory basket. Fragile
parts may be damaged if
caught on boot latches or
mesh basket.