Maintenance; Inspection; Cleaning And Disinfection; General Safety Information - Invacare InvaSoft Hybrid User Manual

5 Maintenance

5.1 Inspection

It is recommended to check mattresses (air cells and cover)
for strike-through (this may include fluid ingress, stains, rips
or damage) after the release of each patient or after each
period of use by a suitably qualified and competent person.
Check mattresses
1. Unzip the cover completely.
2. Check for any staining on the white underside of the
cover.
3. Check for any staining on the internal elements.
4. Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local
authority procedure.

5.2 Cleaning and Disinfection

5.2.1 General Safety Information

CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking it into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.

5.2.2 Cleaning Intervals

IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
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IMPORTANT!
– Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.

5.2.3 Cleaning Instructions

IMPORTANT!
– The product does not tolerate cleaning in
automatic washing plants, with high-pressure
cleaning equipment or steam.
A cleaning record should be kept as part of cleaning
the system.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove all covers for laundering.
2. Launder covers with maximum temperature as stated
on product label, using a diluted detergent solution
(Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
Drying covers
1. Hang covers from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment or tumble dry on a low heat setting.
IMPORTANT!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before use.

5.2.4 Disinfection Instructions

IMPORTANT!
– Only use disinfectants and methods approved
by your local infection control institution and
follow your local infection control policy.
– Follow your local decontamination protocols.
Disinfecting covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
IMPORTANT!
Failure in disinfection process may result in the
accumulation of reagent that could damage the
polyurethane coating, react with the bed frame,
or negate the biocompatibility results.
– Ensure that all cleaning agents, and
disinfectants, are thoroughly rinsed off.
– Dry thoroughly before use.
1. Wipe down the cover with a suitable detergent.
2. Rinse the cover thoroughly with clean water using a
single use nonabrasive cloth.
3. Dry the cover thoroughly.
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