User guide

For multiple-patient use
When using the transmitter in a healthcare facility, always clean and disinfect the transmitter after each
use.
Warning: You must adhere to Standard Precautions when handling or using this device. All part of the
system should be considered potentially infectious and are capable of transmitting blood-borne
pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals. For more information, refer to Guideline
for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007,
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html.
The transmitter must be disinfected after use on each patient. This system may only be used for
testing multiple patients when Standard Precautions and Medtronic's disinfection procedures are
followed.
To clean and disinfect the transmitter, you will need the following materials: gloves, ENZOL
®
Enzymatic
Detergent, a soft-bristled toddler toothbrush, Clorox
®
Regular-Bleach, 70% isopropyl alcohol, two
containers, and a few clean, dry cloths. You can order these supplies from http://www.amazon.com/.
Use life
The MiniLink transmitter can be used 122 times or a year, whichever comes first. Discard the transmitter
at this point. If you continue to use the transmitter beyond 122 times or a year, the cleaning and
disinfection process may damage the device. Contact Medtronic to order a new transmitter. The
transmitter was validated to last 122 cycles, which represents one cleaning and disinfection cycle every
three days for one year.
To clean and disinfect the transmitter:
1 Wash your hands and put on gloves.
2 Inspect the inside of the transmitter's connector opening for any sign of body fluid. For instructions on
how to inspect the connector pins, see Inspecting the transmitter connector pins, on page 102.
Caution: The person inspecting the transmitter must have sufficient vision that enables him or
her to see small drops of body fluid or debris.
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