Reconditioning; Cleaning And Disinfection - Invacare Aquatec ORCA Service Manual

Aquatec® ORCA / ORCA F / ORCA XL

3 Reconditioning

When it comes to the reconditioning of Invacare®
products, we always recommend using the
InvaService option available from Invacare®. For
further information please contact the Invacare®
subsidiary in your country. Contact addresses are
provided on the back of this service manual.
Before the conditioning decision is made, it should also be
verified beyond a critical evaluation of objective feasibility
that this is sensible from an economic and ecological
perspective, taking into consideration the risk associated
with the conditioning and use of the medical device and
the expense and quality assurance, or whether it would be
better to dispose of the medical device.
The reconditioning of the product encompasses the following
points:
• 3.1 Cleaning and disinfection, page 6 .
• 2.1 Periodic checks, page 5 .
• 2.2 Servicing, page 5 .
IMPORTANT!
– If possible, continue to use the old identification
label; if this is not possible, the new
identification label must contain the same
information and the old serial number.
(Replacement of spare parts with serial
numbers).
– If screws with thread locker are loosened, these
must be replaced with new ones.

3.1 Cleaning and disinfection

Manual cleaning and disinfection procedures must always be
conducted in accordance with documented work instructions
and with means and processes checked for effectiveness
and tailored to the medical device. For mechanical cleaning
and disinfection procedures it can be procedurally ensured
that the parameters necessary to attain quantifiable cleaning
and disinfection performance are complied with. In order
to guarantee the continuous quality of manual and/or
mechanical conditioning procedures it must be proven by at
least periodical checks that the procedure is still effective
and no unintentional changes have arisen.
Conditioning ends with the documented approval for use of
the medical device. The chain of actions must be optimized
as weaknesses in one of the necessary individual steps
threaten the overall success. Transport and storage must
not have a negative impact on the characteristics of the
conditioned medical device. During transportation, it must
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be ensured that contamination of a conditioned or new
medical device is precluded until its use by means of strict
separation of clean/unclean devices.
All detergents and disinfectants used must be effective,
compatible with one another and be gentle on the materials
used. Relevant cleaning and disinfection baths must be
regularly replaced at defined intervals in order to guarantee
their effectiveness. With respect to contact time and
concentration, the disinfectants used must comply with
the list of disinfectants issued by 'The National Institute
for Clinical Excellence' guidelines on Infection Control
www.nice.org.uk/CG139 and your local infection control
policy.
Detergents and disinfectants must be selected in accordance
with the equipment and facilities available in each instance
in order to guarantee a reliable cleaning result.
Exchanged products and product components must be
disposed of in accordance with their respective material
composition.
Preparation for cleaning
1. Detach the backrest from the seat plate.
2. Cover electronic connections with protective caps to
ensure that water cannot get in.
Cleaning
1. Remove any superficial contamination.
2. Treat all components of the bath lifter with detergent
and rinse down with clean water.
3. Replace the covers or wash them in the washing
machine at a maximum temperature of 60 °C.
IMPORTANT!
Risk of damage
– Washing at high temperatures can cause
shrinkage.
– Do not dry covers in the tumble dryer.
4. Use a universal detergent to clean the hand control,
covers and charger by hand.
5. Allow all components of the bath lifter to dry in the
ambient air or dry off with hand towels.
6. Check the suction cups and suction caps and replace
if necessary.
Disinfection
1. Disinfect the seat surface, the front of the backrest and
the hand control by wiping them down with disinfectant.
2. Dry all components of the bath lifter in the ambient air
or allow them to dry in the air until there is no more
superficial moisture on the product.
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