Cleaning And Storage; Disposal - CareFusion Alaris Gateway Workstation Directions For Use Manual

Cleaning and Storage

Before the transfer of the Workstation to a new patient and periodically during the use, clean the Workstation 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) .
• Use of Iodine (such as Betadine) will cause surface discoloration .
• Concentrated Isopropyl alcohol based cleaners will degrade plastic parts .
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 Workstation 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
Before cleaning the Workstation always switch it off and disconnect it from the AC power supply. Never allow liquid
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to enter the casing and avoid excess fluid build up on the Workstation. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these
may damage the exterior surface of the Workstation. Do not steam autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilise or immerse this
Workstation in any fluid.
If the Workstation has visible cracks or damage to the case do not clean and immediately take out of service for
examination by Qualified Service Personnel.
Do not clean the AC connector and socket. Please contact local CareFusion Qualified Service Personnel for further
guidance.

Disposal

Disposal of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
This U symbol on the product and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with household waste .
To discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact local CareFusion affiliate office or distributor for further information .
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and
the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling .
Disposal in Countries outside the European Union
U
This symbol is only valid in the European Union . The product should be disposed of taking environmental factors into consideration .
To ensure no risk or hazard, remove the internal rechargeable battery and the Nickel Metal Hydride battery from the control board and
dispose of as outlined by the local country regulations . All other components can be safely disposed of as per local regulations .
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