Care And Cleaning; General Care; Cleaning And Disinfecting The Doppler; Cleaning And Disinfecting Probes - arjo HUNTLEIGH DMX Mode D'emploi

7.

Care and Cleaning

7.1

General Care

The Doppler contains delicate components, for example the probe tip, which should be handled and treated
with care. Periodically, and whenever the integrity of the system is in doubt, carry out a check of all functions
as described in the relevant section of this IFU. If there are any defects, contact Huntleigh or your distributor for
repair or to order a replacement.
Caution
• Check with your facility's local infection control policy and medical equipment cleaning procedures.
• Observe warnings and guidance on cleaning fl uid labelling regarding use and personal protective
equipment (PPE).
• If detergent or disinfectant wipes are used ensure that excess solution is squeezed from the wipe
prior to use.
• Always switch off the Doppler and disconnect from the AC supply before cleaning and disinfecting.
• Always wipe off disinfectant using a cloth dampened with clean water.
• Do not allow any fl uid to enter the products and do not immerse in any solution.
• Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaners.
• Do not use automatic washers or autoclaves.
• Do not use Phenolic detergent based disinfectants, solutions containing cationic surfactants,
ammonia based compounds or perfumes and antiseptic solutions.
7.2

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Doppler

Always keep the external surfaces clean and free of dirt and fl uids using a clean dry cloth.
• Wipe any fl uids from the surface of the product using a clean dry cloth.
• Wipe with a cloth dampened in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
• Completely dry with a clean, dry cloth.
• If the product has been contaminated use the methods described for probes.
7.3

Cleaning and Disinfecting Probes

(Does not apply to IOP8/DIOP8 Intraoperative Probe. Refer to Intraoperative Probe IFU for details on
cleaning/sterilisation processes).
Clean the probes before examining a patient using the low risk cleaning method below.
Following patient examination, clean and/or disinfect the probes by the appropriate method based upon the level
of cross contamination risk, as defi ned below:
Risk Defi nitions
Low Normal use or low risk situations
include patients having intact
skin and no known infection.
Medium The patient has a known
infection, skin is not intact, the
part is heavily soiled.
High This procedure should only be
used when the part has been
contaminated by blood.
Caution
Repeated and unnecessary use of concentrated solutions will result in damage to the product. Do not
allow Sodium Hypochlorite solutions to come into contact with metal parts.
The use of disinfectant materials other than those listed is the responsibility of the user for their effi cacy and
compatibility with the device.
Procedure
1. Remove soiling, wipe with a mild neutral detergent and
then wipe with a cloth dampened in water.
2. Completely dry with a clean cloth.
1. Follow low risk procedure then wipe with a cloth
dampened in Sodium Hypochlorite (1,000ppm).
2. After two minutes wipe with a cloth dampened in water
and then dry with a clean cloth.
1. Follow low risk procedure then wipe with a cloth
dampened in Sodium Hypochlorite (10,000ppm).
2. After two minutes wipe with a cloth dampened in water
and then dry with a clean cloth.
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