Verathon GlideScope - Procedure 9. Disinfect the Smart Cable

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PROCEdURE 9. dISINFECT THE SMART CABLE
Before each use, Smart Cables must be low‑level disinfected. Use the following instructions to disinfect the
Smart Cable. In this procedure, the term purewater refers to water that is suitable for disinfection according
to local regulations and your medical facility.
When high‑level disinfecting a Smart Cable, you may use a Medivators
®
CER Optima1&2AER,
DSD‑201AER, or SSD‑102AER system, provided you do the following:
• Use an approved high‑level disinfectant from Table 10.
• Use a disinfectant that is compatible with the Medivators
®
system. For more information about
chemical compatibility, contact Medivators.
®
• Use the conditions provided in Table 10, such as temperature, exposure, and concentration.
• Do not expose the component to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F) on any cycle.
Verathon has validated the products in this procedure for both chemical compatibility and biological efficacy
when disinfecting Smart Cables as instructed in the Conditions column.
Table 10. Disinfection Methods for Smart Cables
PRODUCT
DISINFECTION
LEVEL
CYCLES* CONDITIONS
Sani‑Cloth
®
Bleach
Germicidal
Disposable
Wipes
Low 1500
Exposure: Using a Sani‑Cloth
®
Bleach Wipe, wipe the
product in order to remove any heavy soil, and then using
a new wipe, thoroughly wet all surfaces of the product.
Allow all surfaces to remain visibly wet for a minimum of
4 minutes. Use additional wipes as needed to ensure the
surfaces stay wet.
Rinse: N/A. Allow the component to thoroughly air dry.
Clinell
®
Universal
Sanitizing Wipes
(outsideU.S.)
Low 1500
Conditioning: N/A
Water temperature: N/A
Exposure: Using fresh towelette(s), wet all surfaces and
allow to remain wet for 6minutes.
Rinse: N/A. Allow the component to thoroughly airdry.
Clorox
®
Bleach
Germicidal
Wipes
Low 1500
Conditioning: N/A
Water temperature: N/A
Exposure: Using fresh towelette(s), wet all surfaces and
allow to remain wet for 3minutes.
Rinse: N/A. Allow the component to thoroughly airdry.
Metrex
®
CaviWipes1™
Low 1500
Conditioning: N/A
Water temperature: N/A
Exposure: Using fresh towelette(s), wet all surfaces and
allow to remain wet for 1minute.
Rinse: N/A. Allow the component to thoroughly airdry.