Patient Monitor User Manual Maintenance/ Cleaning
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12.3.3 Disinfection
For devices or accessories that have been in contact mucosal surface, High Level disinfection
must occur, for all other accessories, low level disinfection is appropriate. Clean the monitor and
reusable accessories before they are disinfected. The validated disinfectants for cleaning the
monitor and reusable accessories are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
Cidex OPA (High level disinfection of intracavitary temperature probe only)
If Ethanol or Isopropanol is used for both cleaning and disinfecting, then a new cloth is required
to be used for the disinfection step.
WARNING
The monitor and reusable accessories shall be disinfected to avoid patient cross
infection.
12.3.3.1 Disinfecting the Monitor
WARNING
Before disinfecting the monitor, make sure that the monitor is switched off and
disconnected from the power line.
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.
12.3.3.2 Disinfecting the Reusable Accessories
Disinfecting the ECG Cable Assembly
1. Wipe the cable assembly with a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
2. Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection.
3. Leave the cable assembly to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
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