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Noninvasive Blood Pressure Cuffs
TruLink Reusable and Disposable Cuffs
The disposable cuff is packaged non-sterile and cannot be soaked, rinsed, or
sterilized.
The reusable cuff is packaged non-sterile. It may be cleaned and disinfected with an
enzymatic detergent and 10% solution of household bleach (5.25% sodium
hypochlorite).
Cuff Cleaning and Disinfection Materials
• Enzymatic detergent such as ENZOL (US) or CEDEZYME (UK)
• 10% solution of household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) in distilled
water
• Soft cloths or bristle brushes
• Spray bottles
Cleaning Procedure
1 Prepare the enzymatic detergent and bleach solutions in separate bottles
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2 Spray detergent liberally on cuff, allowing it to sit for one minute.
3 Remove detergent with a soft cloth. For persistent contamination, scrub with
a soft bristled brush.
4 Rinse the cuff thoroughly with distilled water.
5 Spray bleach solution on the affected area until saturated. Allow the cuff to
sit for five minutes.
6 Remove any excess solution with a soft cloth and rinse again with distilled
water. Allow two hours for air drying at ambient temperature.
Note:
Make sure water does not enter the hose connector.
ABP Cuffs
Refer to the 90207/90217/90217A Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors Operations
Manual for cleaning instructions related to ABP cuffs and monitor.