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WWAARRNNIINNGG -- Always clean and disinfect the rover upon initial receipt and before each use. Failure to comply may
cause infection and result in patient or healthcare staff injury.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN -- Do not immerse any system component in liquid. Do not allow liquids or moisture to enter any electrical
connection.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN -- Do not sterilize any system component.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN -- Do not use solvents, lubricants, or other chemicals, including glutaraldehyde or similar chemical cleaners,
unless otherwise specified. See
Glossary
(page 74).
CCAAUUTTIIOONN -- Do not use unapproved disinfectants. Failure to comply may cause system damage.
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• PPE as recommended by the disinfectant supplier
• Soft, lint-free cloth
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) registered disinfectant with a claim for activity against
Hepatitis B. The following disinfectants have been validated for use on the exterior surfaces of the Stryker Neptune 3
Waste Management System: Sodium Hypochlorite Based - Clorox® Clean-Up® Disinfectant Cleaner with Bleach (EPA
Reg. #67619-17), Quaternary Ammonium Based - CaviCide® (EPA Reg. #46781-6)
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1. Wipe all external surfaces of the rover with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with a non-abrasive, hospital disinfectant
prepared to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pay particular attention to highlighted critical areas such as the work
surface, handle, main control panel, communication window, and manifold receptacles (Figure 39).
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2. Upon the removal of visible, gross soil, use a clean cloth moistened with disinfectant and wipe all surfaces. Surfaces
must remain visibly wet at room temperature for at least the minimum time specified in the instructions for use supplied
by disinfectant manufacturer.
3. Remove any excess disinfectant solution using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water if required by the instructions
supplied by the disinfectant manufacturer.
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