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Vital Signs Monitor User Manual
1
Do not use any disinfectant containing additional active ingredients other than those
listed, such as disinfectant didecyl dimethyl ammonium bromide which contains
quanternary ammonium salt.
2
Although the monitor chemically resistant to most common hospital cleaners,
disinfectants and non-caustic detergents, unverified cleaners or disinfectants are not
recommended and may stain the monitor, such as disinfectant didecyl dimethyl
ammonium bromide which contains quaternary ammonium salt.
3
Do not use phenol disinfectants because vinyl absorbs them. Do not use strong
aromatic, chlorinated, ketone, ether or ester solvents. Do not immerse the cables for
any prolonged period in alcohol, mild organic solvents, or highly alkaline solutions.
Never boil or autoclave the cable. Vinyl withstands temperatures up to 100 °C but
begins to soften at around 90 °C. Handle gently when hot and wipe away from the tip
toward the cable.
The monitor and reusable accessories shall be disinfected to avoid patient cross
infection.
19.4.1 Disinfecting the Monitor
Before disinfecting the monitor, make sure that the monitor is switched off and
disconnected from the power line.
To disinfect the monitor, follow these steps:
1
Switch off the monitor and disconnect it from the power line.
2
Clean and dry the monitor, according to the methods in section 19.3.1 prior to disinfection.
3
Prepare the disinfectant solution.
4
Use a clean cotton swab dampened with the disinfectant solution to wipe the surface
apertures of the equipment. Follow the disinfectant manufacture's recommended contact time
and mode.
5
Use a soft clean cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution to wipe the entire exterior
surface of the equipment. Follow the disinfectant manufacture's recommended contact time
and mode.
6
After disinfection, wipe off the disinfecting agent with a new sterile cloth dampened with
sterile water.
7
Dry the monitor for at least 30 minutes in a ventilated and cool place.
8
Inspect the monitor to ensure that there is no damage.
CAUTION
WARNING
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