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EQUIPMENT CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
LOW LEVEL OR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL DISINFECTION
HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION
RECOMMENDED GERMICIDES
Patient contact surfaces should be washed with mild soap in lukewarm water. Removable
parts that do not contain electrical components such as the compression paddles may be
removed from the equipment and immersed if needed. Equipment parts such as the
Bucky/cassette holder that enclose electrical components must not be immersed but rather
cleaned with a soft dampened cloth, taking care not to allow liquids to enter the equipment.
Surfaces should be scrubbed as needed using a soft sponge, gauze or cloth to remove all
visible residue. Scrubbing with a soft bristle brush (such as a toothbrush) may be necessary
to reach corners or to remove material that has dried onto the surface. Subsequent
disinfection may not be effective if the surfaces are not thoroughly clean.
Rinse all surfaces with clean water to remove visible soap residue, taking care to avoid
liquid entry to internal equipment parts. Dry surfaces with a soft cloth to remove any visible
residue.
Patient contact surfaces may be disinfected with a suitable liquid chemical germicide.
Surfaces must first be cleaned of all visible contamination (see above). The liquid
germicide must have a minimum contact time with the surface to be effective. Equipment
parts should be sprayed with a fine mist applicator or wiped with a wet cloth or sponge as
directed by the instructions for use provided with the germicide. If needed, removable parts
not containing electrical components (compression paddles and magnification plate) can
be removed and immersed. Further rinsing or wiping with clear water and drying with a soft
cloth should be done to remove any germicide residue that may remain. Take care to avoid
liquid entry to internal equipment parts.
In the event you feel a high level disinfection is necessary due to equipment contact with
breached skin or being used with infected or immune compromised patients, the same
patient contact surfaces may be high level disinfected with a liquid chemical germicide
rated for high level disinfection. The same process used as that for intermediate level
disinfection is generally followed; however, the time of contact is usually much longer for
high level disinfection.
The following legally marketed products have been used on GE equipment without causing
equipment damage.
Low or Intermediate Disinfection
LpH
, manufactured by Calgon Vestal Laboratories, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A., EPA Reg. No.
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1043–92 (510(k) K931342)
VESPHENE II
, manufactured by Calgon Vestal Laboratories, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.,
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EPA Reg. No. 1043–87 (510(k) K931573)
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SENOGRAPHE DMR+
om 5128689-2-100
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