Cleaning and Disinfection
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Health hazard while cleaning the device (worker protection) Compliance with occupational safety and health regulations are in the responsibility of the System Owner (responsible body). - •
- Before starting to clean the instrument, make sure that radioactivity is completely removed from the instrument and correct decay times have been applied (PET/MR and PET/CT instruments).
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- Wear appropriate protective gear. As gloves, impervious gloves, e.g., latex or nitrile are recommended.
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- When handling or using any cleaner, consult the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for additional information prior to use.
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Cleaning
Use dry cleaning whenever possible or dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with water or a diluted cleaning solution of an all-purpose cleaner and wipe the surface carefully. Do not immerse.
Disinfection
We recommend to use surface disinfection using for example Microbac® forte.
Disinfection with VHP, a vapor form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), is possible, however, the product lines have not been specifically designed to withstand repeated VHP disinfection procedures under long-term conditions. VHP exposure may lead to surface blistering and corrosion of electrical contacts. It is important that the VHP manufacturer’s instructions are read and followed in detail to strictly avoid H2O2 condensation; and the VHP exposure interval must be kept as short as reasonably possible.
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Material damage of the device Cleaning of the device with the following chemicals will damage the device. - •
- Do not use acetone, ketones, hexanes, acids and alkalis.
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- Do not use alcohols such as for example ethanol, propanol, or isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or products, containing alcohols such as Bacillol®.
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- Do not use volatile cleaners like thinner or benzine.
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