Instrument Disinfection - BMG Labtech PHERAstar FS Operating Manual

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6 Instrument Disinfection

If shipment of the PHERAstar FS is needed it is important to disinfect the PHERAstar FS
and complete the disinfection certificate. If a disinfection certificate does not follow the
reader the instrument shipment may be held by the customs authorities.
Please follow the instructions carefully for a successful disinfection of the PHERAstar FS.
All parts of the instrument, which have the possibility of contacting patient sera or positive samples, have to
be handled as if they are hazardous. For this reason, it is recommended that gloves be worn while
maintaining or working with the instrument.
It is very important that the instrument is thoroughly disinfected before maintenance or before removing the
instrument from the laboratory. Be sure that the instrument is disinfected before you send it to your
distributor or to the producer. For safety reasons, you have to fill out the Disinfection Certificate, or the
instrument may not be accepted by the service centre or by customs authorities.
Use suitable disinfectants, e.g. Alcohol (70%)
Authorized personnel wearing disposable gloves and protective glasses and clothing should only perform the
disinfection procedure. The location should be well ventilated.
Please note that formaldehyde may have influence on measurement results.
Disinfection Steps
1. Disconnect the instrument from the main power supply.
2. Remove the USB cable from the connector.
3. Clean all outside surfaces of the instrument carefully with cotton wool, which has been soaked in
disinfecting solution.
4. Place the instrument in a large plastic bag along with the cotton wool that has been soaked in
disinfection solution. Ensure that the wool does not touch the instrument.
5. Close and seal the bag.
6. Keep the instrument in the plastic bag for at least 24 hours.
7. After the disinfection time has lapsed, remove the instrument from the plastic bag and clean all outside
surfaces of the instrument with cotton wool that has been soaked in alcohol solution.
8. Repeat the procedure for disinfection on any accessories, which will be returned with the instrument.
9. Complete the Disinfection Certificate.
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