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5.3 Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfecting
Follow the instructions provided to ensure effective cleaning and disinfecting of the equipment.
Use the agents according to the manufacturer's instructions. This may include wearing personal
protective equipment (gloves, lab coat, glasses, and so on), or diluting the agent according to the
manufacturer's guidelines.
For disinfectants, respect the contact time required for the antimicrobial agents to act (the time the
agent must be left on the Drop Sensor for disinfection to be effective).
The following information is provided to protect staff against electric shock, and to protect the Drop
Sensor from damage that can cause it to malfunction.
5.3.1 Cleaning instructions
Prerequisites
The cable of Drop Sensor is unplugged from the infusion pump.
The air is at room temperature (68 to 77 °F, or 20 to 25 °C).
The operator is wearing suitable protective equipment.
Protocol
1. Place the Drop Sensor on a cleaned surface or disposable underlay.
2. With a fresh ready-to-use wipe, remove gross filth and heavy soils loads. Then thoroughly clean all
exposed surfaces (plastic and metal housing, clip, cable and connector) of the Drop Sensor.
A minimum cleaning of 1 minute is recommended (allow to remain visibly wet for 1 minute), until all
organic matter is dissolved and removed.
Do not allow any part of the Drop Sensor to become saturated or submersed in liquid.
Do not permit liquids to run, leak, or drip inside of the Drop Sensor housing.
3. Allow the Drop Sensor to completely dry at ambient room temperature.
5.3.2 Disinfecting Instructions
Prerequisites
The cleaning protocol has been performed.
The cable of Drop Sensor is unplugged from the infusion pump.
The air is at room temperature (68 to 77 °F, or 20 to 25 °C).
The operator is wearing suitable protective equipment.
Protocol
1. Place the precleaned Drop Sensor on a cleaned surface or disposable underlay.
2. Wipe down all external precleaned surfaces of the Drop Sensor (same surfaces as cleaned in the
cleaning procedure).
Do not allow any part of the Drop Sensor to become saturated.
Do not permit liquids to run, leak, or drip inside of the Drop Sensor housing.
3. Using a new ready-to-use wipe, repeat the step 2 and ensure that the minimum contact time for this
step is 3 minutes for bactericide activity (surface remain visibly wet for 3 minutes).
Respect the indicated contact time from the manufacturer recommendations for the required
antimicrobial activity.
4. Allow the Drop Sensor to completely dry at ambient room temperature.
For cleaning and disinfecting of the infusion pumps, please refer to their relevant IFU, section Cleaning
and Disinfecting.
Information:
Only qualified staff can clean and disinfect the Drop Sensor.
Do not place the Drop Sensor in an autoclave or immerse it in liquid.
Do not spray liquids directly on connectors. Instead, use a cleaning cloth or disposable
wipes.