4.4. After Use
Final steps
1.
Disconnect the Ambu visualization device from aView. For disposal of the visualisation
device, refer to the Instruction for Use of the specific device.
2.
Switch off aView by pressing the power button
hourglass indicating that aView is powering down will appear on the screen and
aView will power down.
3.
Clean and disinfect aView (cf. section 5).
4.
If the battery level of aView is low, charge the aView (cf. section 4.1).
5. Cleaning and Disinfection of aView
The aView should be cleaned and disinfected before and after each use. It is recommended that
aView is cleaned and disinfected before and after use following the instructions below. Ambu
has validated these instructions in accordance with AAMI TIR 12 & 30. Any deviation from the
instructions should be properly evaluated for effectiveness and potential adverse consequences
by the reprocessor, to ensure that the device continues to fulfil its intended purpose.
Clean and disinfect the aView according to good medical practice using one of the procedures below:
Procedure 1 - SANI-CLOTH® BLEACH from PDI
Cleaning
Use a wipe to remove heavy soil. All blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly
cleaned from surfaces and objects before disinfection by germicidal wipe.
Disinfecting
1.
For heavily soiled surfaces, use a wipe to pre-clean aView prior to disinfecting.
2.
Unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wet the surface of aView.
3.
The treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for a full four (4) minutes. Use additional
wipes if needed to assure continuous 4 minutes wet contact time.
4.
Let aView air dry.
Procedure 2 - SUPER SANI-CLOTH® from PDI
Cleaning
Use a wipe to remove heavy soil. All blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly
cleaned from surfaces and objects before disinfection by germicidal wipe.
Disinfecting
1.
For heavily soiled surfaces, use a wipe to pre-clean aView prior to disinfecting.
2.
Unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wet the surface of aView.
3.
The treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for a full two (2) minutes. Use additional
wipes if needed to assure continuous 2 minutes wet contact time.
4.
Let aView air dry.
Procedure 3
Cleaning
1.
Prepare a cleaning solution using a standard enzymatic detergent prepared per
manufacturers recommendations. Recommended detergent: enzymatic, mild pH:
7-9, low foaming (Enzol or equivalent).
2.
Soak a sterile gauze in the enzymatic solution and make sure that the gauze is moist
and not dripping.
3.
Thoroughly clean the button, rubber covers, screen, external casing of the monitor
and stand with the moist gauze. Avoid getting the device wet to prevent damaging
internal electronic components.
4.
Using a sterile soft bristled brush that has been dipped in the enzymatic solution,
brush the button until all evidence of soil is removed.
5.
Wait for 10 minutes (or the time recommended by the manufacturer of the deter-
gent) to allow the enzymes to activate.
6.
Wipe the aView clean using sterile gauze that has been moistened with RO/DI water.
Ensure all traces of the detergent are removed.
7.
Repeat steps 1 to 6.
10
for at least 2 seconds. A blue