Parata Mini Reference guide

HPAC Cell and Chute Cleaning
Customer Guide
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Customer Guide
HPAC Cell Cleaning
Mini
The Parata Mini utilizes high-pressure air counting (HPAC) cells to dispense pills. Prior to
replenishing a cell with a new drug, the cell and chute should be properly cleaned to avoid
cross contamination.
This guide steps you through the process for cleaning cells. The process and materials
used apply to both locking and non-locking standard and super cells. This guide also
includes steps for removing and installing chutes. Chutes should be cleaned using the
same process your pharmacy uses to clean items that come in contact with pills.
Please note that some medications require specific precautions in terms of handling for
control purposes, preservation, or contamination risks. These medications may not be
suitable for use in automation equipment, either for counting or packaging. Please use
best pharmacy practices along with an established safety program pertaining to handling
drugs and dispensing them with pharmacy automation. Dispensing hazardous drugs with
a Parata dispensing unit is not recommended. For additional information about cleaning
cells, please contact Parata.
The process for cleaning cells has been reviewed by Bureau Veritas1and is approved for
cleaning a cell to house a new drug.
Required parts & materials
The Parata In-Pharmacy Cell Cleaning kit (P/N 650-0458) contains all of the items that you
will need to clean four cells. The kit includes:
•4pairsofgloves
• 4 stem caps
• 8 large zip-closure bags
• 16 drying cloths (blue)
• 1 bottle of Cleaning Solution (1 gallon; the label is color-coded red)
• 1 bottle of Rinsing Agent (1 gallon; the label is color-coded green)
• 4 40-gram bottles of Sorbent Powder (absorbing powder)
• 4 pleated breathers
• 4 foam breathers
• 4 foam plugs
• 4 splash guards
• 8 baffle covers
1According to Bureau Veritas, an accredited, international health, safety, and environmental services firm,
this cleaning process is within safety standards accepted in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and supports
patient safety for prescriptions dispensed using the Parata Max and Mini.

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Estimated time required
Cleaning time: Approximately 10 minutes per cell, chute cleaning time will depend upon
the pharmacy cleaning process
Drying time: 24 hours
Procedure
The process consists of the following steps:
•Preparingthecell
• Cleaning the cell
• Rinsing the cell
• Air-drying the cell for 24 hours
• If applicable, cleaning the chute
• Completing the cell drying process
• Reassembling the cell
• Replenishing the cell
1. Prepare the cell for cleaning:
Note Leave the unit on and the Mini applications running.
1.1 Obtain a pair of gloves from the cleaning kit and put them on.
1.2 For a locking cell: Unlock the cell and open the cell door.
1.3 Remove the cell from the unit.
Note Do not delete the cell from the system. You will need to access the cell again
during this process.
1.4 If you will be placing the same NDC in the cell, note the cell settings: nozzle
height, nozzle width, and baffle height.
1.5 Remove the pills from the cell. When emptying the cell, lightly shake it to
dislodge any pills that may be wedged in the nozzle throat.

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1.6 Close the cell door.
1.7 Remove the pleated breather.
Step 1.7 Tab location on the breather
1.7.a Push the tab toward the nozzle end of the cell and lift up to remove
the pleated breather from the cell.
Step 1.7.a
CAUTION
Locking cells contain an internal grate and wiring under the
breather. Do not remove the grate, and be careful not to
move the wires.

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1.7.b Dispose of the pleated breather according to pharmacy policy.
Note You will replace the pleated breather you removed here with a
new one later in the procedure. A new pleated breather is
included in the kit.
1.8 Remove the foam breather:
1.8.a If there is tape securing the nozzle cover to the cell, remove the tape
and dispose of it according to pharmacy policy.
Note There may be two pieces of tape, one on each side of the nozzle.
Step 1.8.a
1.8.b Hold the cell upright with its side facing you and the nozzle pointed
toward your dominant hand (e.g., if you are right-handed, hold the cell
in your left hand with the nozzle pointed to the right).
1.8.c Locate the plastic “grid” that forms the top of the nozzle cover.

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1.8.d Holding the cell body with one hand, push the index finger of your
other hand through one of the center openings in the grid so that your
finger depresses the foam breather, and brace your thumb against the
side of the cell.
Step 1.8.d
1.8.e Pull the nozzle cover toward you with your index finger as you press
against the side of the cell with your thumb.
Step 1.8.e

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1.8.f When the nozzle cover detaches from the nozzle, pull it away from the
cell.
Step 1.8.f
1.8.g Remove the foam breather from the nozzle cover and dispose of it
according to pharmacy policy.
Note You will replace the foam breather you removed here with a new
one later in the procedure. A new foam breather is included in the
cleaning kit.
1.9 Place the nozzle cover back on the cell:
1.9.a Hold the nozzle cover by the rounded end, with the top grid facing up.
1.9.b Slide the nozzle cover onto the nozzle so that the cutout on each side
of the cover aligns with the corresponding tab on each side of the
nozzle.

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1.9.c Push the cover firmly against the nozzle so that both sides of the
cover snap into place over the tabs on the cell nozzle.
Step 1.9.c
1.10 If it is installed, remove the foam plug next to the black height setting knob on
the bottom of the cell:
Step 1.10
1.10.a Turn the white width knob on the side of the cell clockwise to adjust
the setting to A.25.

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1.10.b Access the bottom of the cell, compress the foam plug with your
fingers, and carefully pull it out.
1.10.c After removing the foam plug, open the nozzle throat by turning the
white width knob counterclockwise to adjust the setting to E.0.
1.10.d Dispose of the foam plug according to pharmacy policy.
Note You will replace the foam plug you removed here with a new one
later in the procedure. A new foam plug is included in the kit.
1.11 Remove the baffle cover from each side of the cell:
1.11.a Grasp the round tab at the top of the baffle cover; then pull the tab
toward the opposite end of the baffle cover to remove it from the side
of the cell.
Step 1.11.a
1.11.b Repeat step 1.11.a to remove the baffle cover on the other side of the
cell.

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1.11.c Dispose of the baffle covers according to pharmacy policy.
Note You will replace the baffle covers you removed here with new
ones later in the procedure. New baffle covers are included in the
kit.

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1.12 Remove the nozzle splash guard.
1.12.a An adhesive layer connects the guard to the cell. Starting at one
corner, carefully push the edge of the guard toward the center of the
nozzle to loosen the adhesive and lift the guard up and away from the
cell. Continue this process until you can grasp the guard and pull it
away from the cell.
Step 1.12.a
1.12.b Dispose of the nozzle splash guard according to pharmacy policy.
Note You will replace the splash guard you removed here with a new
one later in the procedure. A new splash guard is included in the
kit.
1.13 If you are changing the drug in the cell, remove the drug label on the door of the
cell.

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1.14 Clean the adhesive residue off of the cell where you removed the baffle covers,
nozzle splash guard, and the drug label.
Note It is easier to remove the adhesive when the cell is dry than when the cell is
wet.
1.14.a Use the sticky side of transparent tape to pull up any excess adhesive.
Step 1.14.a
1.14.b If necessary, use a plastic tool with a flat edge to scrape excess residue
from the cell.
CAUTION
Do not use any cleaning products or chemicals to remove
the residue, as they may damage the cell
CAUTION
Do not use any sharp or metal objects to scrape residue
from the cell as these will damage the cell.

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1.15 Install a stem cap.
1.15.a Obtain a stem cap from the cleaning kit. Place it on the stem on the
front of the cell and press firmly to slide it on as far as it will go.
Step 1.15.a
1.15.b Gently pull on the stem cap to make sure that it is secure. If it moves
easily or comes off, discard the stem cap and obtain another one from
the kit.
1.16 Verify that the cell is ready for cleaning:
•Pills removed
•Pleated breather removed from the top of the cell
•Foam breather removed from the nozzle cover
•Nozzle cover replaced
•Cell door closed
•Baffle covers removed (one from each side of cell)
•Drug label removed (if applicable)
•Splash guard removed
•Adhesive residue removed from all areas on the cell
•Cap placed on the stem
CAUTION The cap must fit snugly to prevent liquid from getting into the
cell.

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2. Clean the cell:
2.1 Obtain a new drying cloth from the cleaning kit, unfold it, and place it on the
counter.
2.2 Insert the cell into a zip-closure bag from the cleaning kit.
2.3 Pour one quart of Cleaning Solution (red label) into the bag.
Note One quart is the appropriate amount of solution for standard cells and for
super cells.
Note The Cleaning Solution bottle is marked in 1-quart increments.
Step 2.3
2.4 Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag.
Note Make sure that the bag is sealed securely.

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2.5 Roll down the top of the bag. This will make it easier to hold.
Step 2.5
2.6 Shake the cell vigorously for 1 minute:
•Beginning on one side, shake the cell front-to-back and side-to-side for 30
seconds.
•Turn the cell over and repeat this process for an additional 30 seconds.
Step 2.6

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2.7 Drain the excess liquid from the cell into the bag:
2.7.a Hold the bag so that you can lift the cell by the door end and raise it
out of the liquid to drain.
Step 2.7.a
2.7.b Gently shake the cell to drain as much of the excess liquid as possible.

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2.8 Remove the cell from the bag and place it on the drying cloth you prepared.
Step 2.8
2.9 Prepare the bag for disposal:
2.9.a Pour half of a bottle of Sorbent Powder (20 grams) into the liquid in
the bag.
Within 1 to 2 minutes, the liquid will congeal and become a white
substance resembling snow. It will not become a dry powder.
Note There is a 20-gram mark on the label.
Step 2.9.a
2.9.b If after 2 minutes all of the liquid has not changed consistency, pour
additional sorbent, a little at a time, into the bag until it does.

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2.9.c When all the liquid has changed consistency, squeeze out excess air
and seal the bag.
2.10 Dispose of the sealed bag according to pharmacy policy.
3. Rinse the cell:
3.1 Obtain a new drying cloth from the cleaning kit, unfold it, and place it in a
location where the drying cell will not be disturbed for 24 hours.
3.2 Insert the cell into a new zip-closure bag from the cleaning kit.
3.3 Dispose of the used drying cloth according to pharmacy policy.
3.4 Pour one quart of Rinsing Agent (green label) into the bag.
Note One quart is the appropriate amount of solution for standard cells and for
super cells.
Note The Rinsing Agent bottle is marked in 1-quart increments.
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3.5 Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag.
Note Make sure that the bag is sealed securely.
3.6 Roll down the top of the bag. This will make it easier to hold.
3.7 Shake the cell vigorously for 1 minute:
•Beginning on one side, shake the cell front-to-back and side-to-side for 30
seconds.
•Turn the cell over and repeat this process for an additional 30 seconds.
3.8 Drain the excess liquid from the cell into the bag:
3.8.a Hold the bag so that you can lift the cell by the door end and raise it
out of the liquid to drain.
3.8.b Gently shake the cell to drain as much of the excess liquid as possible.
3.9 Remove the cell from the bag and place it on the drying cloth you prepared.
3.10 Prepare the bag for disposal:
3.10.a Pour half of a bottle of Sorbent Powder (20 grams) into the liquid in
the bag.
Within 1 to 2 minutes, the liquid will congeal and become a white
substance resembling snow. It will not become a dry powder.
3.10.b If after 2 minutes all of the liquid has not changed consistency, pour
additional sorbent, a little at a time, into the bag until it does.
3.10.c When all the liquid has changed consistency, squeeze out excess air
and seal the bag.
3.11 Dispose of the sealed bag according to pharmacy policy.