SE-12 Series Electrocardiograph User Manual Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
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If the equipment or accessory has been in contact with the patient, then cleaning and disinfection
is required after each use.
The validated cleaning agents for cleaning the electrocardiograph and reusable accessories are:
Mild near neutral detergent
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
Cleaning agents should be applied or removed using a clean, soft, non-abrasive cloth or paper
towel.
WARNING
Turn off the power before cleaning. The mains supply must be switched off if it is used.
1. Switch off the main unit and disconnect it from the power cord.
2. Wipe the exterior surface of the electrocardiograph, patient cable, and reusable electrodes
(suction bulbs of chest electrodes and the clamps of limb electrodes) using a soft cloth
dampened with the cleaning solution until no visible contaminants remain.
3. Wipe off the cleaning solution with a fresh cloth or towel dampened with tap water after
cleaning until no visible cleaning agent remains.
4. Dry the electrocardiograph, patient cable, and reusable electrodes in a ventilated and cool
place.
CAUTION
Any remainder of cleaning solution should be removed from the main unit and the patient
cable after cleaning.
14.3 Disinfection
To avoid permanent damage to the equipment, it is recommended that disinfection is performed
only when it is considered as necessary according to your hospital' regulations.
Clean the equipment and reusable accessories before they are disinfected. The validated
disinfectants for disinfecting the electrocardiograph and reusable accessories are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
If Ethanol or Isopropanol is used for both cleaning and disinfecting, then a new cloth is required
to be used for the disinfection step.
CAUTION
1. Do not use high-temperature, high-pressure vapour or ionizing radiation as
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