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6 Maintaining your CliniScape
6.1 Cleaning
The CliniScape is designed for being subjected to periodic cleaning and disinfection, as typical for
infection control, in a healthcare environment, Materials and shapes as such that the unit can be cleaned with
sprays and liquids.
Recommended cleaning solutions have to follow specific institutional recommendations and are
depending on the environmental situations in which the MCA is used.
Note: The CliniScape can be cleaned even when it is ON. Nonetheless, it is preferable to
turn it off (especially for the screen, that when OFF, gives a better contrast with its dark
appearance).
If ON, please lock the touch pad and take care that the hard buttons are not pressed.
6.1.1
Tested substances
Liquids in hospitals, expected to contact/affect equipment can be divided in the following groups:
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Disinfection / cleaning products on alcohol basis;
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Disinfection / cleaning products on alkali basis;
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Disinfection / cleaning products on water basis;
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Disinfection / cleaning products on chlorine basis;
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polluting agents;
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physiological fluids.
The CliniScape has been tested against rubbing force, long term exposure and contrast liquid tests, with the
following agents:
6.1.2
To clean the screen
To removes dust and other particles, wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
For heavy duty cleaning, wipe the screen with a soft, clean cloth lightly sprayed with prescribed cleaning or
disinfectant material that should not contain wax or abrasives. Preferably apply the cleaner to the cloth, not the
screen.
If the display has become greasy, use isopropyl alcohol.
6.1.3
To clean the cabinet:
For normal cleaning, use a soft cloth wetted or sprayed with disinfectant
For heavy duty cleaning, also a small brush can be used for cleaning the ventilation slots and the grove of the
heat plate on the back.
Table 10 – Table of tested substances
Liquids or fluids
Isopropanol 100% - CAS 67-630
Haemosol 1% in 1 litre water – 00-238-1
Chlorine 250 ppm in 1 litre distilled water
Chlorehexidine 0,5% in 70% Ethanol – 00-125
Ethanol 70% - 70-CAS 64-17-5
Cidex- Phthalaldehyde solution – 00-237
Iodine 1% in 70% Ethanol – 06-318-1
Artificial sweat (5% KCL, pH=3) – 00-422-1
NaCI solution 0.9% – sodium chloride 00-236
Hexabrix 320
Coffee with milk and sugar
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