Cleaning the
system base
Instructions for cleaning the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System Base
Initial Wipe:
Wipe the BD PureWick™ Urine
Collection System base and power cord thoroughly
with a clean low lint cloth dampened with cool tap
water. Remove any excess dirt by wiping the device
with disposable low lint wipes.
Cleaning:
Prepare a soapy solution by mixing 1
teaspoon (approximately 5 mL) of dish soap with
approximately 4 L of cool tap water. Completely wet
a clean low lint cloth with the solution and wipe down
the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System base and
power cord. Allow the cleaning solution to remain on
the device and power cord for a minimum of ten (10)
minutes, ensuring that the device and power cord
remains wet for the ten (10) minutes. Using a soft
brush (e.g., toothbrush), brush all accessible areas of
the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System base and
power cord for a minimum of one (1) minute to
remove any visible signs of debris or dirt.
Rinse:
Using a new clean low lint cloth, wipe the BD
PureWick™ Urine Collection System base and power
cord thoroughly with cool tap water to remove the
soap cleaning solution. Perform this step until there is
no visible sign of the soap cleaning solution.
Visual inspection:
Inspect the BD PureWick™ Urine
Collection System base and power cord to ensure
that all debris and dirt have been removed. If there is
any sign of debris or dirt, repeat the steps above
WARNING: Always unplug the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System before cleaning or when not in use. DO NOT IMMERSE THE BD PUREWICK™
URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM IN WATER. As with most electrical devices, electrical parts in this system are electrically live even when the power is off. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, if the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System falls into water, unplug immediately. DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER TO RETRIEVE IT.
until there is no sign of debris or dirt remaining on
the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System base
and power cord.
Disinfection:
Use 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to
completely wet a clean low lint cloth and wipe
down the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System
base and power cord. Allow the disinfecting
solution to remain on the device and power cord
for a minimum of ten (10) minutes, ensuring the
unit is visibly wet with IPA for ten (10) minutes.
Rinse:
Using a new clean low lint cloth, wipe
the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System base
and power cord thoroughly with cool tap water to
remove the disinfecting solution.
Drying:
Dry the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection
System base and power cord with a clean low lint
towel or cloth.
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