16. Preventive Maintenance
procedure. Reference numbers in the following steps refer to
Figure 16-9.
Note
If there is contamination detected anywhere
during the following
assessment procedure, then perform the disinfection procedure
described in Section 16.8.3.
1. Wipe the exterior of the metal luer connector (6) that was
connected to the wetted external transducer protector, and
inspect for evidence of blood.
2. Establish the General Preconditions (Section 16.1.1).
3. Assess the affected arterial and venous pressure system.
a. Place a white card behind the tubing (5) connecting the
metal luer connector (6) and the internal transducer
protector (3 & 4) for contrast purposes, and inspect for
evidence of blood in either the tubing (5) or the internal
transducer protector (3 & 4).
Note
In order to gain access to the internal transducer protector, you
may have to remove the card cage. See Section 16.8.3, Step 3, for
instructions.
b. Remove the internal tubing from the metal luer connector.
c. Insert a white pipe cleaner dampened with alcohol into the
metal luer connector and pull completely through and
inspect for evidence of blood.
16.8.3 Transducer Protector Replacement and
Disinfection Procedure
1. Carefully inspect the entire level adjust and pressure
monitoring tubing set for blood. Replace all contaminated
components.
2. Disconnect contaminated tubing from the pressure (luer)
fitting(s) on the inside of the Instrument.
3. Remove and replace the fitting(s).
In order to gain access to the luer fittings, it may be necessary
to adjust or remove the card cage.
• To move the card cage, loosen the four corner screws then
slide the cage on the screws in the key-hole shaped
mounting holes.
157-1278-923 Rev A 16-15
February 2004
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