Maintenance; Cleaning The Equipment - Welch Allyn CP 50 Directions For Use Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning the equipment

Acceptable cleaning solutions:
• Mild detergent and water, ½ tsp detergent per cup of water
• Bleach and water, 1 part bleach (6.00% sodium hypochlorite) with 9 parts water
• Isopropyl alcohol and water, 70% by volume
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PDI
• CaviWipes™ (17.2% isopropanol)
To clean the equipment (monthly or more often if needed)
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WARNING Keep the electrocardiograph, reusable electrodes, and the
patient cable clean. Patient contact with contaminated equipment can
spread infection.
CAUTION Never let soap or water come into contact with the
electrocardiograph's internal printer, connectors, or jacks.
CAUTION Never immerse the electrocardiograph or the patient cable in
liquid. Never autoclave or steam clean the electrocardiograph or the patient
cable. Never pour alcohol directly on the electrocardiograph or the patient
cable, and never soak any components in alcohol. If any liquid enters the
electrocardiograph, remove the electrocardiograph from service, and have
it inspected by a qualified service person before using it again.
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Sani-Cloth Plus wipes (14.85% isopropanol)
Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.
Turn off the electrocardiograph. (Press and hold the power button for at least six
seconds until the screen goes blank.)
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