Acclarix AX8/Acclarix AX7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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8. Inspect the system to ensure that there is no damage.
13.3.2. Cleaning and Disinfecting the ECG Module and Cable
ECG module and cable cleaning
The validated cleaning agents for cleaning the ECG module and cable are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
To clean the ECG cable:
1. Disconnect ECG cable from the patient and disconnect the ECG module from the ultrasound
system.
2. Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Remove all residual foreign matters from the ECG module and cable using sterile cloth or paper
towel immediately after examination.
4. Use a sterile cloth dampened with cleaning agent to wipe the entire exterior surface of the ECG
module and cable thoroughly until no visible contaminants remain.
5. After cleaning, wipe off the cleaning agent with a sterile cloth dampened with tap water until no
visible cleaning agent remains.
6. Wipe off with a dry sterile cloth to remove residual moisture.
7. Leave the ECG module and cable to air dry.
8. If the ECG module and cable is not visually clean at the end of the cleaning steps, please repeat
the cleaning steps through step 4 to step 7.
9. Inspect the ECG module and cable to ensure that there is no damage.
ECG module and cable disinfection
The validated disinfecting agents for disinfecting the ECG module and cable are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
To disinfect the ECG module and cable:
1. Disconnect ECG cable from the patient and disconnect the ECG module from the ultrasound
system.
2. Wear protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Clean the ECG module and cable prior to disinfection.
4. Prepare the disinfectant solution.
5. Wipe the entire exterior surface of ECG module and cable thoroughly with a soft sterile cloth
dampened with the disinfectant solution. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's recommended
contact time and mode.
6. After disinfection, wipe off the disinfecting agent with a new sterile cloth dampened with sterile
water.
7. Wipe the ECG module and cable with a dry sterile cloth or leave the system to air dry.
8. Inspect the system to ensure that there is no damage.
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