Cleaning - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

Inspect and clean the product per the following procedures.
Read all warnings and cautions before continuing with this
procedure.
Cleaning Products
Refer to the following website for cleaning product information:
www.carefusion.com/alarissystemcleaning.
Procedure
Inspect IUI Connectors
1. Visually inspect the right side (male) IUI connector for
cracks on the entire surface of the black colored plastic
housing. See Figures 1 and 2 for the male IUI inspection
area and typical cracks.
Figure 1: Male IUI Connector
(right Side)
2. Visually inspect the left side (female) IUI connector for
cracks on the edges of the black colored plastic housing.
3. If cracks are found, replace the IUI connector before use.
NOTE:
While visually inspecting the IUI connectors, look for fractures
on the connectors black-colored plastic. If you see any damage,
do not use an instrument with fractured IUI connectors. The IUI
connector must be replaced before the instrument can be used
again.
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Cleaning

Alaris System
Figure 2: Male IUI Connector
WARNING
• To prevent an electrical hazard:
◦ Turn the instrument off and
unplug the power cord from AC
power before cleaning.
◦ Do not spray fluids directly
onto the instrument or into the
IUI connectors.
◦ Do not steam autoclave,
EtO sterilize, immerse the
instrument in fluids, or allow
fluids to enter the instrument
case.
◦ Do not connect a module
until the IUI connectors are
thoroughly dry.
• Do not use compressed air
to dry the instrument; this could
force fluid into the instrument.
WARNING
Inserting a finger or other object into
the IUI connector, when the module
is attached to the PC unit, could
result in electrical shock.
WARNING
Failure to perform these
inspections can result in improper
instrument operation.
CAUTION
Preventive maintenance
inspections should only be
performed by qualified service
personnel.
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
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