[Histonet] cryostat decontamination

[Robyn Vazquez]

I shut down the cryo and decontaminate with Santimaster IV which is a broad spectrum and non corrosive, I leave it on for about 10 minutes, then I use a 70% ethanol, and then I use an absolute.

Robyn
OHSU

>>> "Satterfield, Marirose" <Marirose.Satterfield <@t> MercyMemorial.org> 9/21/2005 6:54 AM >>>
CAP Checklist Question ANP.24250
Is there a documented procedure for the routine decontamination of the
cryostat at defined intervals, and are decontaminated records evident?

They note that the interior of the cryostat can be decontaminated with 70%
ethanol. Later on they say it should be defrosted and decontaminated with a
tuberculocidal disinfectant at an interval appropriate for the institution.
Are they suggesting that after each use it get decontaminated with the 70%
ethanol and only periodically shut down unit and use the TB disinfectant? 
Thanks
M Satterfield

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