Performing A Decontamination - Siemens CLINITEK Advantus Operator's Manual

Performing a Decontamination

Use the following procedure to disinfect the push bar, the holddown plate, the
fixed platform, the moving table, and the display screen. You can also use
this procedure when taking the analyzer out of service.
Refer to the labeling accompanying the disinfection products for complete
instructions on their use.
1. Remove, clean, and dry the push bar, the fixed platform, the holddown
plate, and the moving table. Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning‚
page 37.
Do not disinfect the liner. Discard it into an appropriate container and
NOTE:
use a new liner.
2. Prepare 1 of the following solutions:
• Household Bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) – use either full strength
or dilute to as much as a 1:20 dilution. To make a 1:20 dilution, add
5 mL of bleach to a container and add 95 mL of water, for a total
volume of 100 mL. To make a 1:10 dilution, combine 10 mL of bleach
and 90 mL of water.
• Cidex and Theracide
equivalents, in general disinfection. Prepare and use the solution
according to the directions that come with the product.
Repeated or prolonged soaks over a long period of time with
NOTE:
glutaraldehyde solutions may cause a slight fading or discoloration of the
platform and table, and a cloudy appearance to the push bar. These
changes do not affect performance.
CAUTION
Do not soak analyzer components in solution for more than
10 minutes once a day.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol or any product containing phenol, such
as Amphyl. These cause damage to the calibration bars.
3. Completely immerse the pieces in the solution for no longer than
10 minutes.
4. Rinse each piece thoroughly.
5. Dry each piece with a paper towel or soft cloth.
Use care when drying around the pins on the moving table.
6. Allow the calibration bars on the platform to air dry.
7. Reinstall the pieces. Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 37.
*These products may not be available in all locations.
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– you can use these products, or their
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