Application - GE TONOPORT V Operator's Manual

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Application

Symbols used on the cuff
Follow the instructions given in the
operator manual.
Blood pressure cuff fits adult
patient of the size marked by the
frame (Standard, Small, Large, or
Extra-large).
Blood pressure cuff is suitable for
the indicated arm circumference.
When the blood pressure cuff is
applied, this label must face the skin
(single-use cuff).
When the blood pressure cuff is
applied, this arrow must be located
over the brachial or femoral artery.
This line identifies the end of the
cuff which must be situated within
the range identified by the INDEX
label when the cuff is closed.
The end of the cuff must be situated
within this range when the cuff is
closed.
Latex-free blood pressure cuff.
Single-use device.
CE marking, cuff fulfills EU
regulation.
2001589-085 Revision G
Application
Cleaning the Cuffs
– The single-use cuffs may not be reused. Therefore,
these cuffs need not to be cleaned.
Used single-use-cuffs may be contaminated
and /or damaged.
– Use a moist cloth to wipe the cuffs clean if they are
only slightly soiled.
– Clean cuffs that are heavily contaminated by washing
them with soapy water or a suitable cleaning agent
that contains a disinfectant (do not machine-wash).
Ensure that no liquid penetrates into the cuff bladder
or the pressure tubing.
– After cleaning, rinse the cuff thoroughly with water
and let it dry at room temperature for about 15 hours.
– The cuffs can be disinfected with isopropyl alcohol
70%, ethanol 70%, mikrozid universal liquid, Buraton
rapid, Sporicidin, or Cidex. After disinfection, rinse
the cuff thoroughly with tap water and air-dry.
TONOPORT V
Caution
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