XO FLEX – Instructions for use Cleaning and infection control
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5 CLEANING AND INFECTION CONTROL
The following procedures are recommended to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
5.1 CLEANING, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION PROCEDURES
The following definitions apply:
Table 7 – Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization definitions
Removal of visible blemishes spots,
stains etc.
Physical/chemical use of detergents (will not
significantly reduce the number of pathogens)
Significantly reduce the number of
pathogenic microorganisms
• Application of chemical disinfectants to
surfaces
• Application of thermo-disinfection
(90
o
C/194
o
F, 1 minute)
Elimination/destruction of all living
pathogenic microorganisms
• 134
o
C/273
o
F with a holding time exceeding 3
minutes or
• 121
o
C/250
o
F with a holding time exceeding
15 minutes
Please note that some instruments and accessories are not designed for thermo-
disinfectors or autoclaves!
Please note that autoclaving and thermo-disinfection processes wear down the
materials and may cause change of color and/or shorten the lifetime.
Concerning the number of thermo-disinfection/autoclave cycles for detachable parts of the unit
see section 10.2.
5.2 DETERGENTS AND DISINFECTANTS FOR CLEANING AND/OR DISINFECTION OF THE UNIT
Please only use detergents and disinfectants listed in section 10.3 for cleaning and disinfection of
the unit.
Please note: Do not use any other disinfectants for cleaning and disinfection of the
unit. Doing so may damage the product!
Failure to comply with these precautions may affect XO’s product warranty.
Please see more details in section 10.3, in the safety data sheets at xo-care.com and
in the detailed instructions supplied with the product.
5.3 GENERAL CLEANING OF UNIT AND PATIENT CHAIR SURFACES
Use a mild detergent for cleaning the surfaces of the unit using a twisted lint-free cloth.
Look out for liquid dripping from the cloth.
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