CARESCAPE Central Station
CAUTION
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
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Mild soap (diluted) or enzymatic or neutral pH detergents
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Sagrotan (dilution 3:100, containing 75 mg tartaric acid per 100 ml solution).
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Cleaning points to note
Warranty does not cover any damages caused by using substances or methods
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not approved by GE.
GE makes no claims as to the efficacy of the listed substances or methods to
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control infection.
Always dilute cleaning and disinfectant agents according to their manufacturer's
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instructions. Always consider your hospital guidelines as well.
Your hospital guidelines permitting, all cleaning and disinfection activities can
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be carried out at the bedside.
Do not let liquid pool around connection pins. If this should happen, blot dry with a
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soft, lint-free cloth.
Do not use excessive drying techniques, such as oven, forced heat, or sun drying.
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Do not spray cleaner directly on the display screen.
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Never connect any device or applied part to a patient until it is thoroughly dry.
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If you discover any signs of deterioration or damage in the device, discontinue its
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use.
General cleaning instructions
Follow these instructions to clean the devices 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 to 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.
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DEVICE DAMAGE. Never use solutions or products that contain
the following:
Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind
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Acetone
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Ketone
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Betadine
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Sodium salts
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DEVICE DAMAGE. Do not autoclave any part of the system
with steam (including cables).
Cleaning and disinfecting
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