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M3A Vital Signs Monitor User Manual
7.4.2 Disinfecting the Reusable Accessories
7.4.2.1 Disinfecting the Blood Pressure Cuff
Disinfecting the Cuff:
1.
Take out the air bladder before disinfection.
2.
Wipe the cuff and the air bladder with a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
3.
Leave the cuff and air bladder to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
NOTE:
Prolonged use of disinfectant may cause discoloration of the cuff.
Replacing the Air Bladder:
After disinfection, replace the air bladder into the cuff. Refer to Section 7.3.2.1 for more
information.
7.4.2.2 Disinfecting the SpO
1.
Wipe the surfaces of the sensor and cable using a soft cloth dampened with the disinfection
solution.
2.
Wipe the patient contact area of the sensor with the cotton swab dampened with the
disinfection solution.
3.
Wipe off the disinfection solution with a dry cloth after disinfection.
4.
Leave the sensor to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
7.4.2.3 Disinfecting the TEMP Sensor
The intracavitary TEMP sensors should be reprocessed by high-level disinfection before and after
use on each new patient. Cidex OPA is the validated agent for high level disinfection. Refer to
the instructions of the disinfectant for the methods of disinfection. High level disinfection has
been validated with a 12 minute soak. Rinse and dry according to the labeled instructions of
Cidex OPA. Do not dampen the sensor connector.
For the skin TEMP sensors, disinfect them as follows using ethanol or isopropanol only:
1.
Wipe the patient contact area with a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution
(ethanol or isopropanol).
2.
Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection.
3.
Leave the sensor to air dry.
7.5 Replacement of Fuse
Unscrew the fuse cap anticlockwise, replace the fuse (protector tube) and screw down the fuse
cap clockwise. Fuse size: Ф5×20, Rated value: T 2.0 AH /250 VP.
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