Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual page 118

General Maintenance
Changing pressure pod seals
Replace pressure pod seals monthly to maintain the peak performance of
the access and return pressure sensors. To replace a pressure pod seal,
perform the following:
1 Remove the old pressure pod seal with a hemostat, as shown in
Figure 10-2.
Figure 10-2: Removing the old pressure pod seal
2
Install a new pressure pod seal by pressing it down with your fingers
onto the pressure pod post, as shown in Figure 10-3.
Figure 10-3: Installing the new pressure pod seal
10-4
Disinfecting
Disinfect the surfaces of the Spectra system using a ¼% sodium
hypochlorite solution of 1 part commercial household bleach (5% to
6%) to 18 parts water.
Let the surfaces air dry.
Caution: Using a sodium hypochlorite solution stronger than
recommended can damage or discolor the system surfaces.
Disinfecting Sensors after a Blood Spill
1
Use a gauze sponge or cotton swab dampened with ¼% sodium
hypochlorite solution to disinfect the lens and surfaces of the
following sensors:
• Inlet air detector
• Return air detector
• RBC detector
• Fluid leak detector
• Centrifuge pressure sensor
2
Use a gauze sponge or cotton swab dampened with distilled water to
wipe the the sodium hypochlorite solution residue from the sensor.
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