Cleaning And Disinfection; Safety Notes For Cleaning And Disinfection - Olympus A00010A Instructions For Use Manual

8 Cleaning and disinfection

This chapter describes all necessary steps for cleaning
and disinfection of the product. This is a prerequisite for the
subsequent sterilization steps.

8.1 Safety notes for cleaning and disinfection

Compatible detergents and disinfectants
Cleaning and disinfection avoid infections of patients and the
medical personnel. Refer to the cleaning and the disinfection
instructions for detergent and disinfectant information.
Use compatible detergents and disinfectants to prevent damage
to the product.
Personal protective equipment
Patient debris and reprocessing chemicals are hazardous.
If these substances come into contact with exposed skin, they
can cause infections or irritate the skin. Personal protective
equipment can reduce these hazards.
To protect yourself against hazardous chemicals and infectious
material, wear personal protective equipment like:
– Eye wear
– Face mask
– Moisture-resistant clothing
– Chemical-resistant gloves. Gloves must fit properly so that no
Residues of detergents and disinfectants
Detergents and disinfectants can contain aggressive compounds.
If residues of the compounds are left on the product after
cleaning or disinfection, the residues can damage the product.
skin is exposed.
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