Product Information Bulletin

Cleaning Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4

Purpose: Describing cleaning of LCSU 4 in relation to WHO guidelines during COVID-19 outbreak

During the COVID-19 outbreak the World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the following information about environmental cleaning:

• Environmental cleaning in healthcare facilities or homes housing patients with suspected or confirmed 2019-nCoV infection should use disinfectants that are active against enveloped viruses, such as 2019-nCoV and other coronaviruses. There are many disinfectants, including commonly used hospital disinfectants, that are active against enveloped viruses. Currently WHO recommendations include the use of:

• 70% Ethyl alcohol to disinfect reusable dedicated equipment (e.g., thermometers) between uses Sodium hypochlorite at 0.5% (equivalent 5000ppm) for disinfection of frequently touched surfaces in homes or healthcare facilities

• More information can be found here: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-infection-prevention-and-control-for-health-care-workers-caring-for-patients-with-suspected-or-confirmed-2019-ncov

The user guides for Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 (LCSU 4) contains the following Information about cleaning:

• Clean Cabinet surfaces by carefully wiping with a soft cloth or sponge with mild detergent. Use hand dishwashing liquid or similar that is compatible with the Material Chart (see Chapter 9 in the user guide). Dry all surfaces using a clean cloth or paper towel.

In light of the current WHO recommendations Laerdal has reviewed its recommendations for cleaning. Laerdal has not tested the LCSU 4 using 70% Ethyl alcohol or Sodium hypochlorite at 0.5%. Information published by other reliable sources on cleaning of the materials listed in the table below has been used to provide this guidance.