Cadence II Fetal Monitor Service Manual
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6.6 Sterilization
To avoid extended damage to the equipment, sterilization is only recommended when
stipulated as necessary in the hospital maintenance schedule. Sterilization facilities
should be cleaned first.
Use the following table to choose a sterilant.
Ethylate Acetaldehyde
Monitor
√ √
Ultrasound Transducer
√ √
TOCO Transducer
√ √
Intrauterine Pressure Cable
√ √
Fetal ECG Cable
√ √
CAUTION
① Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to dilute the solution, or adopt the lowest
possible density.
② Do not let liquid enter the monitor.
③ No part of this monitor can be subjected to immersion in liquid.
④ Do not pour liquid onto the monitor during sterilization.
⑤ Use a moistened cloth to wipe up any agent remained on the monitor.
6.7 Disinfection
To avoid extended damage to the equipment, disinfection is only recommended when
stipulated as necessary in the hospital maintenance schedule. Disinfection facilities
should be cleaned first.
Do not use Povodine®, Sagrotan®, Mucovit® or strong solvent.
Do not use strong oxidant, for example, bleaching powder.
Do not use bleaching powder with sodium hypochlorite.
Do not use sterilant with iodide.
Many cleaners must be diluted before use. Follow the manufacturer’s directions
carefully to avoid damaging the monitor.
Do not use EtO gas or formaldehyde to disinfect the monitor, transducer,
and cable.
WARNING : Do not autoclave the transducers, or heat them.
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