Cleaning And Storage; Cleaning The Pump; Cleaning The Door; Cleaning The Flow Sensor - CareFusion Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Directions For Use Manual

Cleaning and Storage

Before cleaning always switch OFF and disconnect from the AC power supply. Never allow liquid to enter the casing
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and avoid excess fluid build up on the Pump. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these may damage the
exterior surface of the Pump. Do not steam autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilise or immerse this Pump in any fluid.
Ensure the membrane covering the pumping mechanism is intact prior to cleaning. If faulty, remove from use and
contact qualified service personnel.
The plug of the flow sensor must not be immersed in water as damage will occur.
The infusion set is a disposable single use item and should be discarded after use according to hospital protocol.

Cleaning the Pump

Before the transfer of the Pump to a new patient and periodically during the use, clean the Pump by wiping over with a lint-free cloth lightly
dampened with warm water and a standard disinfectant/detergent solution .
Do not use the following disinfectant types:
• Disinfectants which are known to be corrosive to metals must not be used, these include:
• NaDcc (such as Presept)
• Hypochlorites (such as Chlorasol)
• Aldehydes (such as Cidex)
• Cationic Surfactants (such as Benzalkonium Chloride)
• Iodine (such as Betadine) will cause surface discoloration
• Concentrated Isopropyl alcohol based cleaners will degrade plastic parts
• Aromatic Hydrocarbons (such as chlorohydrocarbons, e .g . Anti-static foam cleaner)
Recommended cleaners are:
Brand Concentration
Hibiscrub 20% (v/v)
Virkon 1% (w/v)
The following products were tested and are acceptable for use on the Pump if used in accordance with the specified manufacturer's
guidelines .
• Warm soapy water
• Mild detergent in water (e .g . Young's Hospec)
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol in water
• Chlor-Clean
• Hibiscrub
• TriGene Advance
• Tristel Fuse sachets
• Tristel Trio wipes system
• Tuffie 5 wipe
• Virkon Disinfectant

Cleaning the Door

Refer to the Technical Service Manual for information for removing the door to facilitate cleaning of the fluid path . The use of a screwdriver (torx)
is required and should only be carried out by

Cleaning the Flow Sensor

Before the transfer of the flow sensor to a new infusion set and periodically during use, clean the flow sensor by wiping over with a lint-free cloth
lightly dampened with warm water and a standard disinfectant/detergent solution . Ensure the connector does not get wet . Dry flow sensor
before use .
To aid cleaning of flow sensors which have been heavily soiled, contaminated or if the handle operation is not free moving, then the flow sensor
may be immersed and soaked in clean soapy water . The inside of the spring mechanism can be cleaned by activating it while submerged in the
water .
After cleaning, the flow sensor should be allowed to dry fully prior to use .
qualified service personnel
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