Ortivus AB 410000409 User Manual
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10 Appendix
Patient cables
All visible dirt should be removed using a lint-free cloth moistened with
a solution of washing up liquid and water.
For disinfection, clean the patient cables with a cloth moistened with
For disinfection, clean the patient cables with a cloth moistened with
70% alcohol solution and then dry.
Deposits of dirt and oxides should be regularly removed from the
Deposits of dirt and oxides should be regularly removed from the
electrode clips by using a toothbrush and a solution of washing-up liquid
and water.
Important:
Under no circumstances should the patient cable be immersed in any
liquid cleaning agent. Nor should they be exposed to steam or hot air
sterilisation, or chemical sterilisation using ethylene oxide.
NIBP cuffs
Cleaning: wipe the cuff with a cleaning cloth moistened with water and
ordinary hand detergent. Never use ether or petroleum products. The
cuff may also be machine-washed. However, hand washing prolongs its
life.
Disinfection: wipe the cuff with a cleaning cloth moistened with a 70%
Disinfection: wipe the cuff with a cleaning cloth moistened with a 70%
alcohol solution, mild bleaching agent or similar solvent. The cuff may
be sterilised in an autoclave, or with ethylene oxide.
After washing, allow the cuff to dry, and then replace the rubber bladder.
After washing, allow the cuff to dry, and then replace the rubber bladder.
Important:
Remove the rubber bladder from the cuff prior to cleaning and
disinfection. Temperatures over 133 °C (271 °F) damages the cuff, as
do strong solvents.
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Cleaning and disinfection: Saturate a clean, dry gauze pad with the
cleaning solution. Wipe all surfaces of the sensor and cable with this
gauze pad.
Saturate another clean, dry gauze pad with sterile or distilled water.
Saturate another clean, dry gauze pad with sterile or distilled water.
Wipe all surfaces of the sensor and cable with this gauze pad.
Dry the sensor and cable by wiping all surfaces with a clean, dry gauze
Dry the sensor and cable by wiping all surfaces with a clean, dry gauze
pad.
Important:
Caution: Do not sterilise by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide.