Cleaning; Disinfection; Sterilization - Siemens MAGNETOM Avanto Operator's Manual

6 Maintenance
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Cleaning

6.1.1
1 Clean the components after each application (within 30 min).
2 Do not use any abrasive cleaners or organic solvents or solvent-
based cleaners (such as petrol-based cleaners, alcohol or stain
removers).
3 Clean the components to ensure that all blood or tissue residues
have been removed from the components, including cleaning
materials.
6.1.2

Disinfection

✓ All components were cleaned.
1 Use diluted solutions of commercially available disinfecting means
based on aldehyde and amphotenside (e.g., Norm EN 1499,
propan(2)ol 60%). Follow manufacturer's instructions.
2 Always wear protective gloves and observe the residence time for
HBV and HIV viruses.
6.1.3

Sterilization

Sterilization is only required for needle blocks and needle guides.
✓ Needle blocks and needle guides have been cleaned.
 CAUTION
Unsterile needle holder and needle blocks!
Risk of infection
◆ Sterilize the needle holder and needle blocks before and after
each examination.
1 Pack the needle blocks and needle guides in sterilized/autoclave
packing.
2 Use steam sterilization (for 20 min at 134°C and 3.04 bar).
– or –
In exceptional cases: Sterilize the needle blocks and needle guides
with formaldehyde (for 60 min at 62°C).
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