VersaFlow
TM
Compounding Aseptic Isolator
User Manual
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Cleaning the VersaFlow - Heavy Duty (Rigorous)
Exterior
The outside of the VersaFlow can be cleaned at any time while the unit is closed. The procedure does not require
Personal Protective Equipment additional to that normally used when operating the VersaFlow. The stainless
steel should be cleaned using a 70% alcohol solution or a solution specifically designated for the cleaning of
stainless steel. The acrylic front panel should be cleaned with a soft cloth and a mild detergent, or a solution
specifically designated for the cleaning of acrylic surfaces.
It is important to never use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the acrylic components. Additionally, the
acrylic should not be cleaned with any solution stronger than 50% ethyl or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Do not use
glass cleaner with ammonia.
Work from top to bottom. Do not remove or spray the prefilter at the top of the unit.
NEVER spray any type of cleaner directly at the control panel located on the front top where the gauges are.
Always spray onto a clean wipe and then wipe the surface, switches and knobs.
Interior
A water-based, high pH, disinfectant cleaner should be used, followed by 70% alcohol. This cleaning method,
when properly performed, prevents dripping of dirty solution onto cleaned surfaces and does not carry
contaminants from surfaces near the open front of the work area to the rear.
1. Open the front access window.
2. Spray disinfectant cleaner on a lint-free cleaning wipe. Wipe the filter diffuser in the top of the work
area wiping from side to side, overlapping strokes. Work outward from back to front.
3. Do not spray cleaners directly toward the Supply HEPA filter- always spray the cleaner onto the cleaning
wipe then clean the filter protector surface.
4. Spray the back wall of the work area. Wipe the wall beginning at the top and wipe top to bottom using
overlapping strokes working downward toward the work surface and wipe the rear air return grill. Work
sideways from left to right.
5. Spray the sides of the work area. Using overlapping strokes, wipe top to bottom working downward
toward the work surface. Be sure to clean the entire interchange chamber door surface that is exposed
to the inside of the work area, including the handle.
6. Lift the work tray, spray the inside and wipe in an overlapping strokes from side to side and back to
front.
7. Remove glove sleeves and spray the inside of the open front access window. Using overlapping strokes,
clean from top to bottom.
8. Spray a clean wipe with disinfectant cleaner and use it to clean glove ports.
9. Spray a clean wipe with disinfectant cleaner and use it to clean IV hanging bar and hooks.
10. Spray a clean wipe with disinfectant cleaner and wipe the front air return grill.
11. Close the front window. Clean the glove sleeves and gloves and replace on the front window.
12. Open the front window and repeat steps 1-13, without removing the sleeves and gloves, with sterile
