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Vital Signs Monitor User Manual
Do not allow liquid to enter the case.
Never use abrasive material (such as steel wool or silver polish).
Inspect the monitor and reusable accessories after they are cleaned and disinfected.
If you spill liquid on the equipment, battery, or accessories, or they are accidentally
immersed in liquid, contact your service personnel or EDAN service engineer.
19.3 Cleaning
If the device or accessory has been in contact with the patient, then cleaning and disinfection is
required after every use. If there has been no patient contact and there is no visible contamination
then daily cleaning and disinfection is appropriate.
The validated cleaning agents for cleaning the monitor and reusable accessories are:
1.
Mild near neutral detergent
2.
Ethanol (75%)
3.
Isopropanol (70%)
Cleaning agents should be applied and removed by using a clean cotton swab or a clean, soft,
non-abrasive cloth or paper towel each time. Refer to the cleaning agent manufacturer's
instruction for use with reference to concentration, temperature and contact time.
19.3.1 Cleaning the Monitor
Before cleaning the monitor, make sure that the monitor is switched off and disconnected
from the power line.
To surface-clean the monitor, follow these steps:
1.
Switch off the monitor and disconnect it from the power line.
2.
Remove all residual foreign matters from the surface of the monitor using sterile cloth or
paper towel immediately after examination until the surface is visually clean.
3.
Use a clean cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution to wipe the surface apertures
of the equipment, until no visible contaminants remain.
4.
Use a soft clean cloth dampened with the cleaning solution to wipe the entire exterior surface
of the equipment, until no visible contaminants remain.
5.
After cleaning, wipe off the cleaning solution with a fresh cloth or towel dampened with tap
water until no visible cleaning agent remains.
6.
Dry the monitor in a ventilated and cool place.
CAUTION
WARNING
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