Maintenance; Pump Storage; Cleaning And Disinfecting - Abbott GEMSTAR Operating Manual

Pump Storage

Store the Abbott GemStar Pump in a cool, dry place. Remove the disposable batteries
and the battery pack before storing the pump.
Program and event history are protected in the software memory for at least one year
when power is removed from the pump.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Establish a routine schedule for cleaning the pump to keep the case exterior, cassette
pocket, and tubing channel free of contamination.
CAUTION: To avoid mechanical or electronic damage, do not immerse pump in any
fluids or cleaning solutions.
Some cleaning and sanitizing compounds may slowly degrade
components made from some plastic materials. Do not use compounds
containing combinations of isopropyl alcohol and dimethyl benzyl
ammonium chloride.
Do not sterilize by heat, steam, ETO, or radiation. Apply disinfectants to
the outside surface of the pump only. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
materials on the pump. Using abrasive cleaners or cleaning solutions not
recommended by Abbott Laboratories may result in product damage.
To avoid pump damage, cleaning solutions should be used only as
directed in the table on the following page. The disinfecting properties of
cleaning solutions vary; consult the manufacturer for specific
information.
Never use sharp objects (such as pens, pencils, fingernails, paper clips,
needles, etc.) to clean the pump.
Abbott GemStar Manual 430-600095-002 (Rev. 8/02)

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