Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal - GE TONOPORT VI Operator's Manual

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Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal

8.1 Cleaning, Disinfection
Equipment Surface
Warning
Shock Hazard—
Disconnect TONOPORT VI from the PC or printer
before cleaning.
 Turn off TONOPORT VI.
 Wipe the device down with a soft, lint-free cloth,
using a mild cleaning solution or dish liquid in a low
concentration. Many cleaning agents and
disinfectants commonly used in hospitals are suitable.
Do not let liquid enter the device.
Caution
Equipment Damage—
Do not disinfect the device surface with phenol-
based disinfectants or peroxide compounds.
Warning
Shock hazard, equipment damage —
Equipment into which liquids have entered must be
inspected by a service technician before use.
Warning
Equipment and accessories have to be disinfected
between uses on different patients. Additionally na-
tional regulations for the cleaning and disinfection
have to be considered.
Cuffs
Notes regarding the cleaning of blood pressure cuffs: see
"Cleaning the Cuffs".
Cables
 Disconnect cables from the device before cleaning.
 Use a cloth moistened with soapy water to wipe the
cables clean. Do not immerse cables in liquid.
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Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal
8.2 Maintenance
Checks before each use
 Before each use, visually check the device and the
cables for signs of mechanical damage.
If you detect damage or impaired functions which may
result in a hazard to the patient or the operator, the device
must be repaired before it can be used again.
Technical Safety Inspections
 For safety, the device requires regular maintenance.
To ensure functional and operational safety of
TONOPORT VI, Technical Safety Inspections
should be carried out at least every 2 years.
These checks shall be carried out by GE Healthcare
or authorized companies.
The checks can be carried out by GE Healthcare within
the framework of a service agreement; please contact GE
Healthcare Service for details.
The nature and scope of these checks are explained in the
corresponding sections of the Field Service Manual.
On request, GE Healthcare will provide a Field Service
Manual.
The device does not require any other maintenance.
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