Cleaning instructions
To avoid the risks of infection and microbial transmission, make sure to adequately clean and disinfect the equipment.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect the pump in the following cases:
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After each patient use
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Before any maintenance
We recommend the following cleaning and disinfecting agent:
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
(also known as a "Quat" or quaternary ammonium compound)
Other cleaning agents can also be used as long as they do not contain any of the prohibited chemicals:
Trichloroethylene
Abrasive detergents
Undiluted alcohol
The prerequisites for cleaning the pump are:
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The pump is powered off
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The power cord and all other cables are unplugged
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The air is at room temperature
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The operator is wearing suitable protective equipment
The pump has been designed with high use parts having been coloured blue. These are the parts that are handled most often and particular care should be given to them with regards to cleaning.
The protocol for cleaning the pump is as follows:
Protocol for the pump
1. Place the pump on a clean surface or disposable underlay.
2. Use a ready-to-use wipe to remove any major grime.
3. Thoroughly wipe down all exposed surfaces (housing, protective cover and keylock, keyboard, syringe barrel area, syringe guard, plunger driver, disengagement lever, syringe barrel clasp, etc.) of the pump, from top to bottom. You can use the silver handle to lift and move the pump.
- When wiping down the sides, avoid wetting the connector sockets.
- Do not allow liquids to run, leak, or drip into the pump housing.
4. Make sure the pump remains damp for at least 1 minute.
5. Set down the pump and wipe down the silver handle, the handset holder and cable stowage, the attachment lock knob, the screw clamp and the release button.
6. Use a fresh ready-to-use wipe to gently wipe down the backside of the syringe barrel clasp and all exposed surfaces in the syringe barrel area.
7. Make sure the pump remains damp for at least 1 minute to dissolve all organic matter.
8. Use a swab to gently scrub the exposed surfaces of the pump. Be sure to scrub along the seams and edges of the control panel, and the narrow or hard to reach areas.
9. Wipe down the power cord and any pump accessories.
10. Allow the pump to dry completely at room temperature.
Protocol for the patient handset
1. Place the patient handset on a clean surface or disposable underlay.
2. Use a ready-to-use wipe to remove any major grime.
3. Thoroughly wipe down all exposed surfaces (housing, blue button area, strap, cable gland, cable, and connector).
- Do not allow liquids to run, leak, or drip into the housing or the connector.
4. Make sure the patient handset remains damp for at least 1 minute to dissolve all organic matter.
5. Allow the device to dry completely at room temperature.