Sterilisation; Disinfection - INSIGHT Vital Signs Plus ECG Operator's Manual

dried naturally or cleaned with clean and dry cloth.
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We are not responsible for the effectiveness of these chemicals as a means of
infectious disease control.
Please consult with the relevant person in charge of infection control or infectious
disease experts.

4.4 Sterilisation

In order to avoid long-term damage to the device, we recommend sterilising the
product only when it is considered necessary. We also suggest that sterilised
products should be cleaned first.
Recommended sterilisation materials: ethanol based, acetaldehyde based.
Caution
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Dilute or use as low a concentration as possible according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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Do not allow fluid to immerse the housing.
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Never soak any part of the system.
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Do not dump liquid on the system during sterilisation.
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Do not let the bactericide remain on any surface of the equipment. If there is any
residue, please wipe it immediately with a wet cloth.

4.5 Disinfection

In order to avoid long-term damage to the device, we recommend that the device
should be disinfected only when deemed necessary. We also suggest that
disinfected device should be cleaned first.
For ECG lead, SpO2 sensor, blood pressure cuff and temperature probe, please
refer to the relevant sections of this manual for information.
Caution
To prevent damage to the monitor, do not use gas (ETO) or formaldehyde to disinfect
the monitor.
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