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Maintenance
Clean the equipment
Clean the ECG module with one of the following approved cleaning wipes or solutions:
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Clorox HP - Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes (Clorox Healthcare®)
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Dispatch Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach (Clorox Healthcare®)
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CleanCide Wipes (Wexford Labs)
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70% Isopropyl Alcohol
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10% Chlorine Bleach
Follow these steps to clean the equipment:
1. Power down the device and disconnect AC power.
2. Dampen a cloth with any of the acceptable cleaning solutions or select one of the
approved cleaning wipes, and wipe the exterior of the ECG module.
3. Dry the module with a clean, soft cloth or paper towel.
4. Clean the cables in the same manner.
WARNING Keep the ECG module, reusable electrodes, and the patient
cable clean. Patient contact with contaminated equipment can spread
infection.
CAUTION Never use acetone, ether, freon, petroleum derivatives, or other
solvents to clean the ECG module or patient cable. Never immerse the
ECG module or the patient cable in liquid. Never autoclave or steam clean
the ECG module or the patient cable. Never pour alcohol directly on the
ECG module or the patient cable, and never soak any components in
alcohol. If any liquid enters the ECG module, remove the ECG module from
service, and have it inspected by a qualified service person before using it
again.
WARNING Clean any reusable electrodes you might use
between each patient. Follow manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning reusable electrodes.
CAUTION Wring out excess disinfectant from cleaning
wipes or towels before using them.
CAUTION Avoid using cleaning solutions on metal parts,
such as USB interface pins and patient connector pins, to
prevent corrosion.
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