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IntuitivedaVinci COVID-19 Cleaning and Decontamination March 2020 - Cleaning options

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March 31, 2020 Information on cleaning da Vinci System Components with respect to COVID-19 To Whom It May Concern, At Intuitive, we have received many questions recently regarding cleaning da Vinci surgeon consoles, often used by multiple surgeons per day. Managing the spread of COVID-19 is a top priority for hospitals across the country and we understand that many facilities are experiencing a depletion of their sanitizing and disinfecting materials. For instance, many hospitals have indicated to us that they are running low on supplies such as CaviWipes ®, which are often used to clean da Vinci surgeon consoles, vision carts, and patient carts. With this letter, we outline potential options for cleaning the console and carts during this pandemic:   Institutions should first follow internal infection prevention guidelines regarding COVID-19 disinfection with regard to employee and patient safety protocols and processes.    Please follow the instructions for cleaning the surgeon console and carts set forth in the da Vinci System User Manual: “A customer can choose to use a soft, lint-free cloth and a surface disinfectant product (or a pre-moistened disinfectant wipe product) to wipe the exterior surfaces of the system components and cabling at the frequency required by individual hospital policy.”    In the event that pre-moistened disinfectant wipes are unavailable, you may wipe the system with a lint-free cloth sprayed with a spray disinfectant. Do not spray disinfectant directly onto the system.    Intuitive has evaluated the following surface disinfectant products as compatible with our system and all components (Hand Controls, Finger Grips, Surgeon Eye Pieces, Arm Rest, Head Rest, and general system platforms Surgeon Console, Vision Cart, and Patient Cart): o 70% Isopropyl alcohol o Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) up to 10%. o Metrex CaviCide™/CaviWipes® o neodisher® neoform MED rapid o PDI Sani-Cloth® Prime o Quaternary ammonium compounds  Product and brand names/logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical or their respective owner. See www.intuitive.com/trademarks  PN 1071590 Rev A Page 1 of 2
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