F15 Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Maintenance and Cleaning
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11.3.1 Disinfecting the Monitor
To disinfect the monitor, follow these steps:
1. Switch off the monitor and disconnect it from the power line.
2. Wipe the display screen using a soft, clean cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
3. Wipe the exterior surface of the equipment using a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant
solution.
4. Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection if necessary.
5. Dry the monitor for at least 30 minutes in a ventilated and cool place.
CAUTION
1 Do not use any disinfectant containing additional active ingredients other than those listed,
such as disinfectant didecyl dimethyl ammonium bromide which contains quanternary
ammonium salt.
2 Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to dilute the solution, or adopt the lowest possible
density.
3 Do not immerse any part of the monitor or any accessory into liquid.
4 After disinfection, no remaining disinfectant is allowed on the surface.
5 Check if the monitor and accessories are in good condition. If any aging or damage is
detected (e.g. the belt loses its elasticity), replace the damage part(s) or contact the
manufacturer for service before reusing them.
6 Please do not light the TOCO transducer with ultraviolet light for a long time.
7 Disinfect the product as determined by your hospital's policy, to avoid long-term damage to
the product.
8 Do not mix disinfecting solutions (such as bleach and ammonia) as hazardous gases may
result.
NOTE:
The manufacturer has no responsibility for the effectiveness of controlling infectious disease
using these chemical agents. Please contact infectious disease experts in your hospital for
details.
11.3.2 Disinfecting of Reusable Accessories
11.3.2.1 Disinfecting the Ultrasound Transducer
1. Disconnect the transducer from the monitor.
2. Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Clean and dry the transducer according to the methods in section 11.2.2.1 Cleaning of Ultrasound
Transducer.
4. Prepare the disinfectant solution (75% ethanol).
5. Spray the solution to the transducer interface or wipe it with a sterile cloth dampened with the
disinfectant solution. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's recommended contact time and
mode.
6. Rinse the transducer according to the disinfectant instructions. Wipe the transducer with a dry
sterile cloth or leave the transducer to air dry.
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