FIGURE 8.

(A) Diagrammatic representation of steps for using FDKs. Top Row. (i) Open FDK in well-ventilated area (outdoors), (ii) remove contents form sealable bag, and (iii) tape ClO₂ indictor strips to inside of bag. Middle Row: (iv) Empty foil pouches of chemical reagents (Part A and Part B) into plastic container, (v) add 15 mL of water with mixing, and (vi) place plastic container inside bag, then place contaminated medical device on top of container. Bottom Row: (vii) Seal bag, run for 30–60 min, and observe purple → pink color change of ClO₂ indicator strip, then (viii) with gloves on, open bag, remove device from bag, and re-seal bag for proper disposal. Caution: when opening bag, gas has a strong odor – avoid inhaling gas. With gloves on, use water to wipe residue from device/equipment (Illustration provided courtesy of Mr. Jiro Wada of NIH). (B) Images of an actual decontamination procedure (before and during) of a microcentrifuge with an FDK on the ground in Liberia (Photos courtesy of Dr. Lisa Hensley and Mr. James Pettitt of NIH/NIAID).