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6. Decontamination
The following processes are recommended, but should be adapted to comply with the local or
national guidelines (Decontamination of Medical Devices) which may apply within the Healthcare
Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your local Infection
Control Specialist.
The Alpha Active 4 system should be routinely decontaminated between patients and at regular
intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
Remove the electrical supply to the pump by disconnecting the mains power
cord from the mains power supply before cleaning.
Protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out decontamination
procedures.
Do not use Phenol-based solutions or abrasive compounds or pads during the
decontamination process as these will damage the surface coating. Do not
wring/mangle, boil or autoclave the cover.
Avoid immersing electrical parts in water during the cleaning process. Do not
spray cleaning solutions directly onto the pump.
To clean
Chemical Disinfection
Thermal Disinfection
WARNING
Caution
Clean all exposed surfaces and remove any organic debris by
wiping with a cloth moistened with a simple (neutral) detergent
and water. Dry thoroughly.
To protect the integrity of the cover we recommend a chlorine-
releasing agent, such as sodium hypochlorite, at a strength of
1,000ppm available chlorine (this may vary from 250ppm to
10,000ppm depending on local policy and contamination status).
Wipe all cleaned surfaces with the solution, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Alcohol based disinfectants (strength 70%) may be used as an
alternative.
Ensure the product is dry before storage.
If an alternative disinfectant is selected from the wide variety
available we recommend that suitability for use is confirmed with
the chemical supplier prior to use.
For information for the mattress top cover, including laundering
guidelines, refer to "Cover Specification" on page 20.
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