Care And Maintenance; Cleaning The System; Maintenance Intervals; Maintenance By Authorized Service Technician - Hologic Aquilex Instructions D'utilisation

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Care and Maintenance

NOTE!
Service and maintenance work may not be carried out during surgery.
The service and maintenance of the system and its accessories has to be carried out
as per instructions to ensure the safe operation of the system. For the protection of
the patient and the operating team, check that the system is complete and func-
tional before each use.
Special care is necessary when servicing, maintaining, and storing the system and
its accessories to maintain the functionality of the equipment and any attached
devices.
8.1

Cleaning the System

1. Use the ON/OFF switch to turn off the system.
2. Remove the power cord.
3. Wipe the surface of the system with a soft cloth moistened with a disinfectant
(for example, Meliseptol® rapid). The concentration of the used disinfectant
depends on the information provided by the manufacturer of the disinfectant.
Make sure moisture does not enter the system.
CAUTION!
Cleaning the system / Sterilization not allowed
The pump and the cart/scale can be disinfected by wiping off the outer surfaces.
Do not sterilize the pump and the cart/scale.
8.2

Maintenance Intervals

The manufacturer stipulates that qualified personnel or hospital technicians must
regularly test the device to assess its functionality and technical safety. This inspec-
tion has to be carried out once a year. The tests are described in Chapter Annual In-
spection [} 43].
Regular inspections will assist in early detection of possible malfunctions. This
helps to preserve the device and increases its safety and service life.
8.3

Maintenance by Authorized Service Technician

An authorized service technician has to inspect and service the device at appropri-
ate intervals to ensure its safety and functionality. The minimum service interval is
two years, depending on frequency and duration of use. If the service interval is not
maintained, the manufacturer does not assume any liability for the functional
safety of the device.
A sticker located on the rear panel of the device states the latest date for the next
service or maintenance check.
Authorized service technicians are only trained and certified by the manufacturer.
All of the service tasks, such as changes, modifications, repairs, calibrations, etc.
may be carried out only by the manufacturer or manufacturer-approved trained
and skilled technicians.
The manufacturer is not liable for the operational safety of the device if unauthor-
ized persons conduct this maintenance or any other service tasks.
Unauthorized opening of the device and repairs performed by unauthorized per-
sonnel or third parties and/or changes or modifications release the manufacturer
of any liability concerning the operational safety of the device.
Receiving technical documentation from the manufacturer does not authorize indi-
viduals to perform repairs, adjustments, or alterations on the device or accessories/
peripherals.
Care and Maintenance
Care and maintenance

Manufacturer's specifications

Two-year maintenance interval

Authorized trained personnel

Unauthorized personnel

Liability

Technical documents

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