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Nuance PowerMic COVID-19 disinfection
PowerMic Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines
Important: Make sure the PowerMic is unplugged before cleaning. Be extremely careful not to get any liquid inside of the PowerMic.
Nuance has provided the following guidelines on the cleaning of the PowerMic devices.
General Disinfection
While the PowerMic device unit is not designed for any deep cleaning where fluids would enter the unit if sprayed, it can be wiped down with a disinfectant. A specific recommendation is to use a Clorox or Lysol wipes. The PowerMic has an antimicrobial surface and has been tested using both Clorox and Lysol wipes as part of our qualification testing.
Sticky Buttons
To clean without disassembly, use a Q-tip with a disinfectant cleaner and clean around the edges of the button while it is depressed.
General Cleaning
Use a disinfectant cleaner on the PowerMic to wipe down the device and make sure that there is no debris in any of the crevices.
The device manufacturer has provided the following guidelines regarding the types of cleaners that are safe to use on the PowerMic devices:
Safe for Use:
Lysol
Clorox
Bleach
Saline
Hydrogen Peroxide
Isopropyl alcohol
DO NOT USE:
T-Spray
Acetone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
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