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

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Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal

8.1 Cleaning, Disinfection
Equipment Surface
Warning
Shock hazard —
Disconnect TONOPORT V from the PC before
cleaning.
 Turn off TONOPORT V.
 Wipe the device and the associated wearable pouch
with waist belt down with a soft, lint-free cloth, us-
ing a mild cleaning solution or dish liquid in a low
concentration. Many cleaning agents and disinfec-
tants 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.
Cuffs
For cuff cleaning information, see "Cleaning the Cuffs"
on page 17.
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 ca-
bles for signs of mechanical damage.
If you detect damages 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 devices require regular maintenance. To
ensure functional and operational safety of
TONOPORT V, Technical Safety Inspections should be
carried out on an annual basis.
These checks should be performed by persons with
adequate training and experience.
The checks can be carried out by GE Healthcare within
the framework of a service agreement. Please contact
your local, authorized dealer for details.
The nature and scope of these checks are explained in the
corresponding sections of the Service Manual.
On request GE Healthcare will provide a detailed Service
Manual.
The device does not require any other maintenance.
Technical Inspections of the Measuring
System
The non-invasive pressure measurement system of
TONOPORT V should be inspected every two years.
These checks should be performed by persons with
adequate training and experience.
The checks can be carried out by GE Healthcare within
the framework of a service agreement. Please contact
your local, authorized dealer for details.
The nature and scope of these checks are explained in the
corresponding sections of the service manual.
On request GE Healthcare will provide a detailed Service
Manual.
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