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CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
CLEANING
i-STAT Alinity Instrument, Base Station, Printer
and Electronic Simulator
It is recommended that the i-STAT Alinity, base station, printer and electronic
simulator be cleaned periodically or whenever visibly soiled. Standard
precautions should be taken whenever working with blood or blood products.
1
When cleaning the i-STAT Alinity with CaviWipes, power off the
instrument and place it on a level surface. Do not clean or disinfect the
instrument while it is in the Base Station. The Base Station does not need to
be unplugged when it is being cleaned.
2
Remove a new disposable wipe from the container and squeeze
to remove excess solution.
3
Gently wipe all outside surfaces (noting the
visible soil is removed.
4
Inspect all surfaces. If necessary, repeat until all visible soil
is removed.
5
Wipe with dry gauze until dry.
SENSITIVE AREAS
Avoid forcing liquid into these areas:
i-STAT Alinity Instrument
Cartridge Port
A
10-Pin Connector under the camera
B
C
Gold contacts (2) on the outside of
the battery
D
E
F
Base Station
D
10-Pin Connector
E
Gold contact pins (2)
F
USB Port
i-STAT Alinity — Quick Reference Guide
SECTION 8
SECTION 7
SECTION 8
Electronic
Simulator
Area between
protective cap
retaining ring
and white
sensor area
Art: 731848-01
Rev. M
Rev. Date: 25-Jul-2022
"Sensitive
Areas") until all
B
C
45
A
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