GE Dash 3000 - Sterilization; Cautions; Storage; Improper Cleaning Products and Processes Impact or Results

Preventive maintenance: Cleaning, disinfecting and storing GE ECG cables and leadwires
5-8 Dash 3000/4000/5000 2000966-542D
Sterilization
NOTE
EtO sterilization is not recommended, but may be required for cables
and leadwires. Frequent sterilization will reduce the useful life of
cables and leadwires.
Sterilize with ethylene oxide gas (EtO) at a maximum temperature of 50°
C/122° F. After EtO sterilization, follow the recommendations from the
sterilizer manufacturer for required aeration.
Cautions
 Never immerse the handheld device, cables, or leadwires in any
liquid.
 Do not pour or spray any liquid directly on cables or leadwires or
permit fluid to seep into connections or openings.
 Never use conductive solutions, solutions that contain chlorides, wax,
or wax compounds to clean handheld devices, cables or leadwires.
 Never use solutions or products that contain the following:
 Any type of Ammonium Chloride such as, but not limited to:
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride or Quaternary
Ammonium Chloride solutions
 Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind
 Acetone
 Ketone
 Betadine
 Alcohol-based cleaning agents
 Sodium salts
 Never autoclave or steam clean cables or leadwires.
Storage
 Store in a dry well-ventilated area.
 Vertically hang cables and leadwires.
 Do not coil leadwires or cables tightly around any medical device.
Improper cleaning products and processes impact or results
 Product discoloration
 Metal part corrosion
 Brittle wires
 Brittle and breaking connectors
 Reduced cables and leadwires life
 Unit malfunction
 Void warranty