Disinfection Instructions; Replacing Cover - Invacare Softform Active 2 RX User Manual

6.2.4 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.
Heavy soilage
Where the mattress is badly soiled, we
recommend cleaning with a dilute cleaning
solution at maximum temperature in the washing
machine (see product label).
– Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids i.e. blood,
urine, faeces, sputum, wound exudate and all
other bodily secretions as soon as possible
using a suitable detergent.
– Large spillages of blood should be absorbed
and removed with paper towels first.
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WARNING!
– In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
Autoclaving covers
Autoclave the cover at 110° C.
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure the cover is outstretched (not
folded).
– Do not place covers on top of each other.

6.3 Replacing Cover

1. Unzip cover and remove it carefully from foam insert.
2. Place new cover onto foam insert.
3. Close zipper.
IMPORTANT!
– Ensure that the corners of the foam insert are
positioned correctly into the corners of the
cover.
– Ensure that the castellated foam is facing
upwards when inserted into its cover.
WARNING!
– In event of contamination, contact your hygiene
specialist.
– Remove contaminated foams from use.
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