Philips MP60/70/80/90 Manuale Utente

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Use only the Philips-approved substances and methods listed in this chapter to clean or disinfect your 
equipment. Warranty does not cover damage caused by using unapproved substances or methods.

Philips makes no claims regarding the efficacy of the listed chemicals or methods as a means for 
controlling infection. Consult your hospital’s Infection Control Officer or Epidemiologist. For 
comprehensive details on cleaning agents and their efficacy refer to “Guidelines for Prevention of 
Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Health Care and Public-
Safety Workers” issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, 
Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, February 1989. See also any local policies that apply 
within your hospital, and country.

Keep your monitor, modules, Multi-Measurement Server, measurement server extensions, Flexible 
Module Server, cables and accessories free of dust and dirt. After cleaning and disinfection, check the 
equipment carefully. Do not use if you see signs of deterioration or damage. If you need to return any 
equipment to Philips, decontaminate it first. 

Observe the following general precautions:

• Always dilute according to the manufacturer’s instructions or use lowest possible concentration.

• Do not allow liquid to enter the case.

• Do not immerse any part of the equipment in liquid.

• Do not pour liquid onto the system.

• Never use abrasive material (such as steel wool or silver polish).

• Never use bleach.

Do not operate any devices when they are wet. If you spill liquid on the equipment, battery, or 
accessories, contact your service personnel or Philips service engineer. 

The general care and cleaning information given here meets the requirements of Aspect Medical 
Systems for their BIS measurement devices.