Cleaning, Care And Recommended Replacement Of The Handle - IGEA Cliniporator EPS02 User Manual

Cliniporator model EPS02 – User manual
 Align the arrow printed on the handle
connector with the dot printed on the
output connector of CLINIPORATOR
 Insert the connector in the socket and
push until it is firmly connected.
To disconnect the handle from the C L I N I P O R A T O R just hold the connector and take it out
pulling it perpendicularly from the generator support but not in a strong way. Do not twist or
bend the connector and never pull the electrode cable to pull out the handle.
6.2.2

Cleaning, Care and Recommended Replacement of the Handle.

All the instructions detailed related to the cleaning, sterilization, care and substitution of the
handle are described in the illustrative sheet furnished in endowment with the handle; read
carefully the illustrative sheet of the handle before use.
It is recommended to clean thoroughly the handle after each treatment session.
In particular if, during the session, it came in contact with blood or biological fluids, apart from
regular cleaning, sterilisation is recommended.
Keep the part of the grip connecting the electrodes clean from dust or cleaning agents residues.
The handle can be cleaned using a soft fabric, moistened with water and surfactant detergent;
 avoid using partially halogenated or strong alkaline hydrocarbon-based detergents,
ketone or very strong bases such as sodium hydroxide that could damage the handle.
It is not allowed to use machine washers to disinfect the handle because it might
compromise the operation of the connector and therefore the entire handle.
The handle can be sterilised in autoclave up to 20 times at 121°C for 15 min (caoutchouc
cycle).
After many sterilisation cycles, the handle's cable starts degrading; the manufacturer
recommends handle's replacement after 20 sterilisation cycles.
The colour of the cable may change after few sterilisation cycles, but this does not affect the
safety and operation of the device.
Even if the handle has not undergone sterilisation, it is important to periodically check that the
product is intact and replace it in the following cases:
 cable's sleeve is damaged
 electrode's link is less firm
 current waveforms present unusual spikes.
 the rib retaining the electrode - at the end of the handle's grip - is worn out.
For patient's safety, it is important that the handles sheath maintains its insulating properties.
Otherwise, the electrical current produced during treatment might not remain confined near
the electrodes area and might involve the myocard. In such event, even very small currents
might interfere with the hearth's electrical activity and might cause electrocution.
Do not use worn out handles, handles with damaged cable, grip or connector, or handles that
have been tampered with.
Figure 63 - Connecting the handle to C L I N I P O R A T O R
WARNING!
The handle must be cleaned manually.
CAUTION
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