Guided Therapeutics Inc 13500 User Manual
November 2013, CNDS-0-635-MAN_3
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Intermediate Level Disinfectant (ILD) solution
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Quaternary ammonium compounds and isopropyl alcohol in aqueous solution
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Example: CaviCide
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Nominally 0.25% n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides and 10-20% isopropyl alcohol in
aqueous solution
Intermediate Level Disinfectant Wipes
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Quaternary ammonium compounds and isopropyl alcohol in pre-saturated wipes
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Example: CaviWipes, Sani-Wipes
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Nominally 0.25% n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides and 10-20% isopropyl alcohol in
aqueous solution
aqueous solution
Pre-moistened 70% IPA wipes or 70% IPA cotton swab applicator.
10.3.3 Disinfection Instructions
CAUTION: The HHU and Base Unit are IP20. The units are not designed for submersion or
excessive fluid ingress. Clean, rinse and disinfect via wiping with task wipes moistened with
cleaning solution, rinse water or disinfectant.
Base Unit, HHU, Umbilical Cable
and Dock
and Dock
1.
Determine that the HHU and Umbilical Cable are dry. If they have not dried completely, use disposable task
wipes to wipe down the areas until dry.
wipes to wipe down the areas until dry.
2.
Inspect surface for cleanliness. If not visibly clean, use one pre-saturated disinfectant wipe to completely
preclean the surface of all gross debris. Discard wipe.
preclean the surface of all gross debris. Discard wipe.
3.
Spray a new pre-saturated disinfectant wipe with additional disinfectant solution so that it is visibly
saturated. Wipe the surface of the HHU with disinfectant wipe so that the entire HHU surface remains
visibly wet for at least 1 minute.
saturated. Wipe the surface of the HHU with disinfectant wipe so that the entire HHU surface remains
visibly wet for at least 1 minute.
4.
Saturate a large disposable swab, such as a cervical swab, and a soft brush, with disinfectant solution. Use a
cervical swab and brush to lightly scrub the HHU seams, button perimeters, HHU nut-housing interface, and
cable-housing mating surface to ensure disinfectant contacts the crevices. Scrub for at least one minute with
the swab and brush.
cervical swab and brush to lightly scrub the HHU seams, button perimeters, HHU nut-housing interface, and
cable-housing mating surface to ensure disinfectant contacts the crevices. Scrub for at least one minute with
the swab and brush.
5.
After scrubbing seams, spray a new pre-saturated disinfectant wipe with additional disinfectant solution so
that it is visibly saturated and use this wipe to vigorously rub the surface to ensure disinfectant contact for
one minute. Discard wipe.
that it is visibly saturated and use this wipe to vigorously rub the surface to ensure disinfectant contact for
one minute. Discard wipe.
6.
Using a new pre-saturated disinfectant wipe, rub the surface of the device so that it remains visibly wet for 3
minutes. Repeated use of pre-saturated disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray may be required to ensure
the surface remains visibly wet for 3 minutes at room temperature (65F/18C).
minutes. Repeated use of pre-saturated disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray may be required to ensure
the surface remains visibly wet for 3 minutes at room temperature (65F/18C).
7.
Discard used wipes.
HHU Window
1.
Visually inspect the HHU window for visible soil or streaks.
2.
If the window is streaked, wipe the HHU window with pre-saturated disinfectant wipe.
3.
Discard wipes as they become contaminated.
4.
Visually inspect the HHU window for soil.
5.
Repeat wiping until window is not soiled.
6.
Disinfect window with pre-saturated disinfectant wipe. Allow the window to remain wet for 3 minutes, and
then air dry at ambient temperature (60-80F).
then air dry at ambient temperature (60-80F).
7.
Wipe window with pre-moistened 70% IPA wipe or pre-moistened 70% IPA cotton swab applicator. Allow to
air dry at ambient temperature (68F/20C)
air dry at ambient temperature (68F/20C)
8.
Visually inspect the HHU window for streaks. Repeat IPA wiping until the window is dry without streaks.
Allow to air dry at ambient temperature (68F/20C).
Allow to air dry at ambient temperature (68F/20C).
Touchscreen and Bezel
1.
Caution: DO NOT spray detergent solution directly onto monitor. Rear of monitor is not protected against
fluid intrusion. Monitor should be disinfected with pre-saturated disinfectant wipes.
fluid intrusion. Monitor should be disinfected with pre-saturated disinfectant wipes.