Instructions for use – Infinity Acute Care System – Monitoring Applications VG6.n 569
Maintenance
Definition of maintenance concepts
Inspection
Perform inspections at regular intervals and ob-
serve the following specifications.
Visual inspection
Perform a visual inspection before every use and in
accordance with your hospital’s policy.
1 Make sure that the housing is not cracked or
broken and there are no signs of spilled liquids
or damage.
2 Inspect all accessories (for example, sensors
and cables). Do not use if there are any signs of
damage.
3 Turn the monitor on and make sure the
backlight is bright enough.
4 Examine all system cables, power plugs and
discontinue use if there are any signs of
damage.
5 Inspect all patient cables, leads and strain
reliefs for general condition. Make sure the
connectors are properly engaged at each end.
Concept Definition
Maintenance All measures (inspection, preventive maintenance, repair) intended to
maintain and restore the functional integrity of a medical device.
Inspection Measures intended to determine and assess the actual state of a medical
device.
Preventive maintenance Recurrent specified measures intended to maintain the functional integrity of
a medical device.
Repair Measures intended to restore the functional integrity of a medical device after
a device malfunction.
Checks Interval Personnel responsible
Inspection/safety checks Every 2 years Expert
Metrological checks Every 2 years Expert
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