Cleaning Procedure for PureWickTM Urine Collection System
Disinfection Method #1: Isopropyl Alcohol | Disinfection Method #2: Bleach | |
Canister and Canister Lid | Fully submerge the canister and lid in 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Allow it to sit for a minimum of ten (10) minutes. | Prepare a disinfecting solution by diluting 1 part bleach (sodium hypochlorite solution, 1%) with 10 parts cool water (1 to 10 ratio) using manufacturer’s recommendations if applicable to yield a 0.1% bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution. Fully submerge the canister and lid in the diluted disinfection solution. Allow it to sit for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes. |
Collector Tubing (with elbow connector) and Pump Tubing | Fully submerge the tubing and elbow connector in 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Allow it to soak for a minimum of ten (10) minutes. Flush the IPA through the tubing, prior to starting the ten (10) minute time | Prepare a disinfecting solution by diluting 1 part bleach (sodium hypochlorite solution, 1%) with 10 parts cool water (1 to 10 ratio) using manufacturer’s recommendations if applicable to yield a 0.1% bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution. Fully submerge the tubing and elbow connector in the diluted disinfection solution. Allow it to soak for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes. Flush the diluted disinfection solution through the tubing, prior to starting the forty-five (45) minute time. |
Base with power cord | Use 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to completely wet a clean low lint cloth and wipe down the PureWickTM Urine Collection System base and power cord. Allow the disinfecting solution to remain on the device and power cord for a minimum of ten (10) minutes, ensuring the unit is visibly wet with IPA for ten (10) minutes. | Prepare a new disinfecting solution by diluting 1 part bleach (sodium hypochlorite solution, 1%) with 10 parts of cool water (1 to 10 ratio) using manufacturer’s recommendations if applicable to yield a 0.1% bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution. Use the diluted disinfecting solution to completely wet a clean low lint cloth and wipe down the PureWickTM Urine Collection System base and power cord. Allow the disinfecting solution to remain on the device and power cord for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes, ensuring the unit is visibly wet with the diluted disinfecting solution for forty-five (45) minutes. |