Chapter 6: Cleaning / disinfection
Fresenius Medical Care multiFiltrate IFU-EN-UK 15A-2015 6-1
6 Cleaning / disinfection
6.1 Surface cleaning / surface disinfection
Switch the device off and disconnect it from any external power sources
before cleaning and disinfection. A surface disinfection must always be
performed after each treatment. Make sure that the area around
sensors and actuators is clean to avoid an impairment of the functions.
Contamination caused, for example, by blood and filtrate must
immediately be removed with a disposable paper towel dampened with
disinfectant. The surface must then be disinfected a second time by
wiping or spray disinfection. Do not use any sharp objects for cleaning.
6.2 Disinfectants and cleaning agents
The following disinfectants have been tested for use on the device. The
recommended applied concentrations correspond to the specifications
of the manufacturers of the disinfectants at the time of publishing these
Instructions for Use. Always check the application concentration against
the current product information of the disinfectants.
Incidin Extra N Active substance base: aldehyde-free preparation
Type of disinfection: wipe disinfection
ClearSurf Active substance base: cationic surfactants
Type of disinfection: wipe disinfection
Freka-NOL Active substance base: 45% ethanol
Type of disinfection: quick-acting disinfectant for wipe disinfection
combined with Freka-Wipes disposable cloths
ClearSurf Wipes Ready to use wipes
Active substance base: cationic surfactants
Type of disinfection: wipe disinfection
Warning
Risk of infection and cross-contamination
Disinfection of the device must be performed according to the
Instructions for Use. If unsuitable procedures are followed, effective
disinfection or cleaning is not possible.
Only the disinfectants and cleaning agents listed in chapter 6 must be
used.
The use of unsuitable disinfectants and cleaning agents can cause
damage to the device that can stop it working properly.