Waste Products Disposal - Steris Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System Operator's Manual

Waste Products
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To help ensure operators are adequately trained in the safe use of
this equipment, STERIS recommends:
• all personnel who operate or maintain the equipment are trained
in its operation and in its safe use.
• there is regular training of all personnel concerned with the
operation and maintenance of the equipment; attendance
records are maintained; and the evidence of understanding is
demonstrated.
• Current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) should be available to all users
in the department. For current SDS, contact STERIS.
Serious incidents that have occurred in relation to relation to this
medical device should be reported to the manufacturer and
competent authority in the country where the incident occurred.
The following are waste materials associated with the processor.
When disposing of waste materials, ensure disposal is in compliance
Disposal
with federal, state and local regulations.
• Printer paper – Recyclable.
• Printer ribbon – Not recyclable.
• HEPA Filter – Place HEPA filter in a large, sealable bag. Discard
the bagged HEPA filter in an outdoor waste container.
• Two Filter Cartridges from Dual Pre-Filter and Pressure Regulator
Assembly – Discard filter cartridges in an outdoor waste
container.
• 0.2 µm Bacterial-Retentive Filter Cartridge – Place filter cartridge
in a large, medical storage sealable bag. Discard the bagged
filter cartridge in a safe manner in accordance with local/national
regulations.
• Chemicals – Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/
national regulations and current Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Chemical containers – Dispose of empty containers in a safe
manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
• Entire processor (end-of-life) – Contact STERIS Corporation for
disposal or recycling recommendations.
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