Cleaning Cautions; Permitted Detergents; Cleaning Points To Note; General Cleaning Instructions - GE CARESCAPE PDM Supplement Manual

CARESCAPE V100

Cleaning cautions

CAUTION

Permitted detergents

The following permitted detergents can be used to clean the device and other
non-applied parts unless there are separate part-specific instructions. Non-applied
parts refer to those parts of the system that are not in direct contact with the patient.
Water
●
Enzymatic or neutral pH detergents
●

Cleaning points to note

Warranty does not cover any damages caused by using substances or methods
●
not approved by GE.
GE makes no claims as to the efficacy of the listed substances or methods to
●
control infection.
Always dilute cleaning and disinfectant agents according to their manufacturer's
●
instructions. Always consider your hospital guidelines as well.
Your hospital guidelines permitting, all cleaning and disinfection activities can
●
be carried out at the bedside.
Do not let liquid pool around connection pins. If this should happen, blot dry with a
●
soft, lint-free cloth.
Do not use excessive drying techniques, such as oven, forced heat, or sun drying.
●
Do not spray cleaner directly on the display screen.
●
Never connect any device or applied part to a patient until it is thoroughly dry.
●
If you discover any signs of deterioration or damage in the device, discontinue its
●
use.

General cleaning instructions

Follow these instructions to clean the device and other non-applied parts unless the
other parts provide part-specific instructions. Non-applied parts refer to those parts of
the system that are not in direct contact with the patient.
1. Turn off the power on the device.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
3. Remove all cables.
4. Dampen a soft lint-free cloth with one of the permitted detergents.
18
To prevent cross-contamination, clean the exterior surfaces
of the monitor, monitor accessories, and reusable sensors on
a regular basis in compliance with your institution's infection
control unit and/or biomedical department's local policy.
Cleaning and disinfecting
2110145-001