Acelity V.A.C.ULTA Service Manual page 12

Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit includes wipe down of all hard surface components.
The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit must be cleaned and disinfected:
ㆍ if it becomes soiled during patient use
ㆍ between each patient use
Infection Control
Institutional policies regarding infection control may vary; however, KCI recommends the following
regarding infection control when processing KCl therapy devices:
・ Designate contaminated and clean areas for separating and storing equipment before and after
transport, cleaning and disinfection. Follow protocols to ensure no cross-contamination occurs
between unclean and clean units.
ㆍ Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene protocols in accordance with the
following standards:
ㆍ 29CFR 1910.1030, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
ㆍ MMWR October 2002;51 (No. RR-16), Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
Clean all organic material from the therapy unit prior to disinfection.
ㆍ Use hospital-grade cleaners and disinfectants, according to the CDC 2008 Guideline for
Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities.
- Donot immerse or saturate the therapy unit with fluids to avoid damage to the electronics in
the device. Follow institutional procedures used for the cleaning and disinfection of other hard
surface durable electronic medical equipment.
Ensure that the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit and its power supply are not connected to
AC power when using cleaning fluids of any nature.
Supplies and Equipment Needed
+ Hospital grade cleaners and disinfectants and/or premoistened disinfectant wipes
ㆍ Cotton tipped applicators
General Cleaning Recommendations
Use PPE as appropriate.
+ For items that are wiped down, ensure item's entire surface is completely covered with the
cleaning fluid and maintain wet/contact time according to the manufacturers' directions for use.