Procedure 9. Disinfect The Smart Cable - Verathon GlideScope Operation & Maintenance Manual

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
DSD‑201 AER, or SSD‑102 AER system, provided you do the following:
• Use an approved high‑level disinfectant from
• Use a disinfectant that is compatible with the Medivators
chemical compatibility, contact Medivators.
• Use the conditions provided in
• 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
Sani‑Cloth
®
Bleach
Germicidal
Disposable
Wipes
Clinell
®
Universal
Sanitizing Wipes
(outside U.S.)
Clorox Bleach
®
Germicidal
Wipes
Metrex
®
CaviWipes1™
50
Table
DISINFECTION
CYCLES*
LEVEL
Low 1500
Low 1500
Low 1500
Low 1500
Table 10.
system. For more information about
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CONDITIONS
Exposure: Using a Sani‑Cloth
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.
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.
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.
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.
® CER Optima 1 & 2 AER,
Bleach Wipe, wipe the
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