Cleaning Products To Avoid; Transmitter/Device Cleaning - GE ApexPro TT Technical Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning products to avoid

Transmitter/device cleaning

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CAUTION
Never use solutions or products that contain the following:
Any type of Ammonium Chloride such as, but not limited to:
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
Quaternary Ammonium Chloride solutions
Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind
Acetone
Ketone
Betadine
Alcohol-based cleaning agents
Sodium salts
CAUTION
Never autoclave or steam clean devices, cables or leadwires.
CAUTION
Do not attach the device to a patient until it is thoroughly dry.
CAUTION
IMPROPER TRANSMITTER/LEADWIRE APPLICATION —
Applying a transmitter and/or leadwire that is not thoroughly dry to
a patient can result in an electrically conductive path being
established and a Leads Fail alarm not being provided if leadwires
come off the patient.
Cleaning products known to cause the types of problems listed above include, but are
not limited to:
Sani-Cloth Wipes
Ascepti Wipes
HB Quat
Clorox Wipes (they do not contain bleach)
Over-the-counter detergents (e.g. Fantastic, Tilex, etc.)
Products that contain active ingredients and solutions similar to these products should
also be avoided.
These instructions apply to transmitters and any other devices, such as oximeters,
blood pressure monitors, etc.
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