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Chapter 10. Care and Cleaning
The following table summarizes the methods of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing different
parts of the device:
Device parts
External surface of device
Trolley
Display screen
Recorder (printhead)
ECG Accessory
(Cables, lead wires, Electrodes)
Single-
Cleaning
use
In-between patients
and as required wipe
gently using a moist
-
cloth and warm
soapy water or mild
detergent.
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In-between patients
and as required:
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Clean and soft cloth
with screen cleaner
or mild soapy water
as required:
1.Gently wipe
around the printhead
using cotton swabs
dampened with
alcohol.
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2.After the alcohol
has completely been
dried, reload the
paper and close the
recorder door.
According to the instructions delivered with the reusable accessories
disposable
To clean, disinfect and sterilize reusable accessories, refer to the
electrodes
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Disinfection
In-between patients and
as required use
■ Alcohol 70%
■ Isopropyl alcohol
■ N-propanol
In-between patients and
as required use
■ Isopropyl alcohol
use as required
■ Isopropyl alcohol
instructions delivered with them.
Sterilization
To avoid extended
damage to the
equipment, sterilization
is not recommended for
this device, related
products, accessories
or supplies unless
otherwise indicated in
the Instructions for Use
that accompany the
accessories and
supplies or when
stipulated as necessary
in the Hospital
Maintenance Schedule.
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