Cleaning, Disinfecting, And Storing Handheld Devices - GE MAC 5500 Service Manual

Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Storing Handheld Devices

In addition to keeping the MAC system, leadwires, and cables clean and in good repair,
it is important to keep the associated acquisition modules clean and disinfected as
well. This section provides instructions for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing the
acquisition modules to extend their life and protect patients.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Acquisition Modules
Proper cleaning and disinfecting prolongs the life of acquisition devices. Failure to use
the proper cleaning solutions or to follow proper procedures can result in the following:
• Appearance of waveforms when not connected to a patient, resulting in false
alarms instead of lead failure alarms
• Brittle and cracked device case
• Melting, dulling, or distortion of the case
• Total device failure, requiring replacement
• Unit malfunction
• Voided warranty
Use the following procedure to clean and disinfect the cables and leadwires.
1. Remove cables, leadwires, and batteries from the device before cleaning.
Make sure to firmly close the battery door after removing the batteries.
2. To clean, wipe with a lightly moistened cloth.
Use a mild soap and water solution to moisten the cloth.
Do NOT use any of the following cleaning products, or products that contain the
same active ingredients and solutions, which are known to cause the problems
previously listed:
• Sani-Cloth® Wipes
• Ascepti® Wipes
• HB Quat®
• Clorox® Wipes (they do not contain bleach)
• Over-the-counter detergents (such as Fantastic®, Tilex®, and so on)
3. To disinfect, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an appropriate
disinfectant.
Use the following solutions, as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection
and Use of Disinfectants (1996):
• Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) minimum 1:500 dilution
• Any sodium hypochlorite wipe product that meets the previous guidelines
4. Allow the cleaning solution/disinfectant to remain on the device for a minimum
of one minute, or per hospital guidelines.
5. Wipe off the cleaning solution/disinfectant with a clean, moistened cloth.
6. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
2046275-017G
(minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and maximum 1:10 dilution.
can be used.
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