Reconditioning; Cleaning And Disinfection - Invacare Aquatec ORCA Manuel De Maintenance

Aquatec® ORCA / ORCA F / ORCA XL

3 Reconditioning

When it comes to the reconditioning of Invacare®
products, we always recommend using the
InvaService option available from Invacare®. For
further information please contact the Invacare®
subsidiary in your country. Contact addresses are
provided on the back of this service manual.
Before the conditioning decision is made, it should also be
verified beyond a critical evaluation of objective feasibility
that this is sensible from an economic and ecological
perspective, taking into consideration the risk associated
with the conditioning and use of the medical device and
the expense and quality assurance, or whether it would be
better to dispose of the medical device.
The reconditioning of the product encompasses the
following points:
• 3.1 Cleaning and disinfection, page 6 .
• 2.1 Periodic checks, page 5 .
• 2.2 Servicing, page 5 .
IMPORTANT!
– If possible, continue to use the old
identification label; if this is not possible,
the new identification label must contain
the same information and the old serial
number. (Replacement of spare parts with
serial numbers).
– If screws with thread locker are loosened,
these must be replaced with new ones.

3.1 Cleaning and disinfection

Manual cleaning and disinfection procedures must always
be conducted in accordance with documented work
instructions and with means and processes checked for
effectiveness and tailored to the medical device. For
mechanical cleaning and disinfection procedures it can be
procedurally ensured that the parameters necessary to
attain quantifiable cleaning and disinfection performance
are complied with. In order to guarantee the continuous
quality of manual and/or mechanical conditioning
procedures it must be proven by at least periodical checks
that the procedure is still effective and no unintentional
changes have arisen.
Conditioning ends with the documented approval for use
of the medical device. The chain of actions must be
optimized as weaknesses in one of the necessary individual
steps threaten the overall success. Transport and storage
must not have a negative impact on the characteristics of
the conditioned medical device. During transportation, it
must be ensured that contamination of a conditioned or
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new medical device is precluded until its use by means of
strict separation of clean/unclean devices.
All detergents and disinfectants used must be effective,
compatible with one another and be gentle on the
materials used. Relevant cleaning and disinfection baths
must be regularly replaced at defined intervals in order to
guarantee their effectiveness. With respect to contact time
and concentration, the disinfectants used must comply
with the list of disinfectants issued by 'The National
Institute for Clinical Excellence' guidelines on Infection
Control www.nice.org.uk/CG139 and your local infection
control policy.
Detergents and disinfectants must be selected in
accordance with the equipment and facilities available in
each instance in order to guarantee a reliable cleaning
result.
Exchanged products and product components must be
disposed of in accordance with their respective material
composition.
Preparation for cleaning
1. Detach the backrest from the seat plate.
2. Cover electronic connections with protective caps to
ensure that water cannot get in.
Cleaning
1. Remove any superficial contamination.
2. Treat all components of the bath lifter with detergent
and rinse down with clean water.
3. Replace the covers or wash them in the washing
machine at a maximum temperature of 60 °C.
IMPORTANT!
Risk of damage
– Washing at high temperatures can cause
shrinkage.
– Do not dry covers in the tumble dryer.
4. Use a universal detergent to clean the hand control,
covers and charger by hand.
5. Allow all components of the bath lifter to dry in the
ambient air or dry off with hand towels.
6. Check the suction cups and suction caps and replace
if necessary.
Disinfection
1. Disinfect the seat surface, the front of the backrest
and the hand control by wiping them down with
disinfectant.
2. Dry all components of the bath lifter in the ambient
air or allow them to dry in the air until there is no
more superficial moisture on the product.
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