Operator Maintenance Of The Spectra System - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

General Maintenance

Operator Maintenance of the Spectra System

Warning: When handling extracorporeal blood circuits, take
adequate precautions to prevent the possible exposure to and
transmission of the hepatitis virus, human immunodeficiency
virus, and other infectious agents.
Caution: To prevent possible electrical hazard or potential
damage to the equipment, turn off the machine before cleaning.
Caution: Gambro BCT has validated the methods described in
this manual for cleaning and decontaminating the Spectra system.
Before using an alternative method, verify that it will not damage
the system.
Cleaning
Use a cloth and mild detergent to clean spills (blood, saline, etc.) from
the surface of the Spectra system. To clean the pump housings and
rotors, perform the following:
1
Grasp the top of the rotor, push it in, and twist it counterclockwise
to remove it from the housing.
2
Clean the housing and the bottom of the rotor.
3
Replace the rotor: Align the rotor with the housing, push the rotor
in, and turn it clockwise. You should hear a click when the rotor
locks into place.
4
Discard the cloth used to clean the system in an appropriate
biohazard disposal container.
10-2
Every Week
Cleaning the sensors
Caution: Clean the Spectra system sensors any time there is a
spill on or near the sensors.
1
Use a gauze sponge or cotton swab dampened with distilled water to
clean the lens or surfaces of the following sensors:
• Inlet air detector
• Return air detector
• RBC detector
• Fluid leak detector
• Centrifuge pressure sensor
2
Use an alcohol pad to clean residue from the slot for the cuvette on
the CCM.
Cleaning the door tracks
Caution: Clean the Spectra system door tracks any time there is
a spill on or near the tracks.
1
Use a gauze sponge or cotton swab dampened with clear water to
clean the door tracks.
2
Slide the door open and closed several times to clear the track of any
residue.
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