Maintenance, Cleaning and Disinfection
3.1 Maintenance
In order to ensure that the device works properly, it has to be checked and calibrated at
least once every twelve months.
The service and calibration must be performed by your dealer or to a service center
authorized by MAICO.
When returning the device for repairs or calibration it is essential to send the acoustic
transducers with the device. Please include a detailed description of faults. In order to
prevent damage in transit, please use the original packing when returning the device.
3.2 Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
It is recommended that parts (device and accessories like headphones, ear cushions)
which come in direct contact with the patient be subjected to standard cleaning and
disinfecting procedure between patients.
Recommendations for cleaning and disinfection of MAICO device presented in this
document are not intended to replace or contradict policies in effect or procedures
required for infection control at the facility.
If there is not a high infection potential, MAICO recommends:
• Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect the device from power supply.
• For cleaning use a lightly dampened cloth with soap water solution
• Disinfect the device and its accessories by wiping the surfaces with wet disinfection
wipes and allow them to take effect for the duration related to the specific
disinfection aim listed in product data sheet of the disinfection product. Please
follow also its instructions for cleaning
• Wipe before and after each patient
• After contamination
• After infectious patients
• Disinfect computer, keyboard, transport trolley etc.:
• once a week
• after contamination
• when polluted
To avoid damage of the device and its accessories, please mind
the following:
Do not autoclave or sterilize.
Do not use the device in the presence of fluid that can come into
contact with any of the electronic components or wiring.
Should the user suspect fluids have contacted the system
components or accessories, the unit should not be used until
deemed safe by a MAICO certified service technician.
Do not use hard or pointed objects on the device or its accessories
Use 70 % isopropyl alcohol only on hard cover surfaces.
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