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Cleaning
The SYNK® 4K Transmitter and Receiver are not intended to come into contact
with the patient or to be used in the sterile eld. The devices may be cleaned
and disinfected, but not sterilized. Follow the instructions below.
The temporary token or permanent token may also be cleaned and
disinfected, if soiled. Follow the instructions below.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Transmitter, Receiver, and
Tokens
Follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions below to clean and disinfect
the SYNK® 4K Transmitter, SYNK® 4K Receiver, and tokens.
To avoid electric shock and potentially fatal injury, unplug the
transmitter from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Observe the following cautions to avoid damaging the
transmitter, receiver, or tokens and rendering them inoperable:
• Do not wipe the rear and bottom of the transmitter or
receiver.
• Do not wipe the connecting end of the tokens.
• Do not spray cleaning liquid directly onto the devices. Spray
cleaning liquid onto a cloth before wiping the devices. Do
not saturate the cloth.
• Do not allow liquid to collect on the devices.
• Do not immerse the devices in any liquid.
• Do not clean the devices with abrasive products or
corrosive cleaning solutions.
• Do not sterilize the devices.
• Devices cannot withstand automated disinfection
1. Clean and disinfect the device using a germicidal disposable wipe
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(or
equivalent combination or germicidal spray and sterile cloth) according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Visually inspect the external surface of the device for cleanliness, focusing
on hard-to-reach areas. If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning and
disinfection until all visible soil is removed.
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Cleaning and disinfection were validated using PDI® Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes.