B-4 Infinity Vista VF6
B CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
Reusable Pressure Transducers and Cables
STEPS: Cleaning Transducer and Diaphragm
1. Remove and clean the plastic dome with soap or a detergent solution using a
pipe cleaner or brush. Rinse it thoroughly.
2. Clean blood and foreign material from external surface of the transducer and
cable.
3. Dip the diaphragm in a blood solvent such as hydrogen peroxide. If you soak
the transducer, cover the diaphragm with the dome.
4. See also the instructions and recommendations provided with the transducer
Masimo SET SpO
2
Pod
1. Disconnect the pod from the monitor.
2. Clean the pod with a gauze moistened in enzymatic detergent or a solution of
green tinctured soap and water.
3. Dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Observe the following precautions when cleaning or sterilizing all pressure
accessories.
z Avoid applying excessive pressure to a transducer diaphragm.
z Use disposable pressure accessories only once and then discard them.
z Do not subject transducers to water, steam, hot air sterilization, ether,
chloroform, or similar chemicals.
z Always protect the connector from moisture.
z Inspect the cable. Replace it if cracked.
z Store transducer cables loosely coiled at temperatures below 50°C.
CAUTION:
z Do not use organic solvents.
z Do not sterilize with steam, heat, radiation or ethylene oxide (ETO).
z Do not use sharp objects.
z Make sure that no liquid enters the pod.
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