Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU)

AiRISTA Personnel Tags

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• Overview
• General Handling and Safety
• Cleaning and Disinfection Overview
• Approved Disinfectant Wipes
• Discontinued Product Notice
• Cdiff / Contact‑Plus Disinfection
• Cleaning Procedure
• Use Under Protective Garments
• Manufacturer Information

Overview

This document provides manufacturer recommended instructions for the safe handling, cleaning, and disinfection of AiRISTA personnel tags, including the following models:

• B4, B4n, B4i, and B6
• eTB1 and eTW2

The guidance below is intended to support routine and special situation cleaning while helping maintain device performance and appearance.

General Handling and Safety

To prevent damage or unintended behavior, always follow these general precautions:

• Do not submerge tags in liquid.
• Do not spray liquid directly onto the device.
• Avoid excessive moisture or pooling liquid.
• Avoid aggressive or abrasive chemicals.

Cleaning and Disinfection Overview

AiRISTA tags may be cleaned and disinfected using non-aggressive disinfectant wipes compatible with electronic and plastic surfaces, provided that:

• The disinfectant is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Excess moisture is avoided at all times.

Approved Disinfectant Wipes 

Discontinued Product Notice

PDI recommended replacements:

• Sani Cloth® AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipes
• Sani Cloth® Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth

Cdiff / Contact‑Plus Disinfection

Bleach‑based disinfectant wipes, such as PDI Sani‑Cloth® Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes, are effective against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores and may be used on AiRISTA personnel tags when required by a facility’s Contact‑Plus or C. diff protocol.

When bleach wipes are used:

• Use only when required by facility infection‑control policy.
• Avoid excessive moisture and liquid pooling.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged exposure.
• Allow the device to air dry completely before reuse. 

For routine, day‑to‑day cleaning, non‑bleach disinfectants (such as Sani‑Cloth® AF3, Sani‑Cloth® Plus, or Oxivir® Tb) remain the preferred options.

Cleaning Procedure

1. The tag does not need to be powered off before cleaning.
2. Wipe all external surfaces using an approved disinfectant wipe.
3. Ensure liquid does not pool around seams, buttons, or display areas.
4. Allow the device to air dry completely before reuse.

Use Under Protective Garments

Whether a personnel tag can be reliably activated while worn under an isolation gown or protective garment depends on:

• How the tag is worn (lanyard vs clip).
• The material and design of the gown.
• The specific facility protocol.

Facilities should evaluate activation behavior under their own garments and policies.

Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer (OEM): AiRISTA, Inc.
• Product: Personnel Display Tags
• Models: 
  • B4, B4N, B4i, B6
  • eTB1 and eTW2