Care And Cleaning; General Points - Philips IntelliVue CL SpO2 Instructions For Use Manual

Care and Cleaning

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Use only the Philips-approved substances and methods listed in this chapter to clean or disinfect your
equipment. Warranty does not cover damage caused by using unapproved substances or methods.
Philips makes no claims regarding the efficacy of the listed chemicals or methods as a means for
controlling infection. Consult your hospital's Infection Control Officer or Epidemiologist. For
comprehensive details on cleaning agents and their efficacy refer to "Guideline for Disinfection and
Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities" issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, 2008. See also any local policies
that apply within your hospital, and country.

General Points

Keep your IntelliVue Cableless Measurement Devices and accessories free of dust and dirt. After
cleaning and disinfection, check the equipment carefully. Do not use if you see signs of deterioration
or damage. If you need to return any equipment to Philips, decontaminate it first.
Observe the following general precautions:
• Always dilute according to the manufacturer's instructions or use lowest possible concentration.
• Do not allow liquid to enter the case.
• Do not immerse any part of the equipment or any accessories in liquid if it is not explicitly allowed
and described in the respective accessory Instructions for Use.
• Do not pour liquid onto the charging station.
• Never use abrasive material (such as steel wool or silver polish).
WARNING
If you spill liquid on the charging station or accessories, or if any device or accessory is accidentally
immersed in liquid, contact your service personnel or Philips service engineer. Do not operate the
equipment before it has been tested and approved for further use.
Do not use flammable agents for disinfecting cableless measurement devices in an oxygen-enriched
environment, as this might lead to sudden ignition of vapors, resulting in injury to the patient or staff.
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