Disinfection; Disinfection Points To Note - GE CARESCAPE PDM Supplement Manual

General cleaning instructions
Follow these instructions to clean the devices 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.
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
3. Remove the recorder and E-module from monitor.
4. Remove all cables and battery.
5. Close battery door.
6. Dampen a soft lint-free cloth with one of the permitted detergents.
7. Wring excess liquid from the cloth and wipe the exterior surface. Pay special
attention to hard to clean areas, like grooves and crevices.
Any contact of cleaning solutions with metal parts may cause corrosion.
Do not damage or bend connector pins when cleaning or drying.
Do not let fluid pool around connection pins. If this happens, blot dry with a cotton
swab or soft cloth.
8. Remove any soil as soon as possible after use by wiping the device.
9. Wipe off the cleaning solutions with a clean, lightly moistened cloth.
Visually ensure that the device is clean. If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning
procedure until the device is thoroughly clean.
10. Dry thoroughly with a dry, lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 30 minutes.
Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions.
11. Insert battery and close the battery door.
12. Reconnect the device to the power supply.
13. Reconnect all cables.
14. Turn on the power to the device.
Other manufacturer cleaning instructions
For details about cleaning and disinfecting information for devices, device
components, supplies, and accessories made by manufacturers other than GE, see
the applicable instructions for use provided by the manufacturer.
Do not reuse single-use disposable accessories.

Disinfection

Disinfection points to note

Always clean before disinfecting.
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Always dilute cleaning and disinfectant agents according to their manufacturer's
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instructions. Always consider your hospital guidelines as well.
Use only the permitted substances.
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