Maintenance; User Maintenance And Calibration; Technical Maintenance; Cleaning And Disinfecting - MAGSTIM 3190-00 Operating Manual

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1

User Maintenance and Calibration

There are no user maintenance or calibration requirements for the 2
important that they are checked for any sign of damage at the start of each session*. If any cracks are
visible in the plastic covers, or if there is damage to the handle or cable, the coil must not be used and
should be returned to The Magstim Company Limited for servicing and repair (see Section
contact details).
5.2

Technical Maintenance

The contacts in the coil connector and the stimulator coil socket should be checked before connecting
to the system for any signs of tarnishing or burning*. Under conditions of exceptionally intense use, it
is possible for localised heating to manifest itself in the connector, which causes damage to the
contacts. Continued use in this condition will eventually cause the contacts to deteriorate and loose
electrical connection, which will cause damage to the system.
Repair is a specialised procedure and can only be undertaken by The Magstim Company Limited or
an authorised service centre. If any pins show damage, however slight, contact The Magstim
Company Limited service department for further advice or to arrange a return (see Section 7.2 for
contact details).
Warning: contact burning is communicable, so any coil with damaged contacts will infect a stimulator
with healthy contacts and vice-versa. Therefore, if damage is noticed on any coil connector or
stimulator coil socket the entire system must not be used until all contacts are carefully examined and
repaired where appropriate. If this is not done thoroughly there is a risk that the cycle of pin damage
will continue.
5.3

Cleaning and Disinfecting

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The 2 Generation Coils cannot be sterilised; therefore, do not allow them to become contaminated
with bodily fluids. The coils may be cleaned using a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol but ensure
that the coils have dried thoroughly before use.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the 2
Note: The Magstim Company Ltd recommends that a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol should be
used.
5.4

Servicing

Servicing of the 2
persons authorised by the Magstim Company Limited. To arrange a return or for further information,
contact the service department at The Magstim Company Limited (see Section 7.2 for contact
details).
5.5

Device Lifetime

The lifetime of the 2
Magstim Company Limited will support the products for the duration of their lifetime.
© The Magstim Company Limited
*
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Generation Coils must only be carried out by The Magstim Company Limited or
nd
Generation Coils is defined as being five years from the date of shipment. The
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Generation Coils are cleaned when necessary.
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Generation Coils. However, it is
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