User's Manual

SE-1515 PC ECG User Manual Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
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10.3 Disinfection
To avoid permanent damage to the equipment, it is recommended that disinfection is performed
only when it is considered as necessary according to your hospital' regulations.
Clean the equipment and reusable accessories before they are disinfected. The validated
disinfectants for disinfecting the sampling box and patient cable are:
 Ethanol (75%)
 Isopropanol (70%)
The validated disinfectant for disinfecting the reusable electrodes is:
 Isopropanol (70%)
If Ethanol or Isopropanol is used for both cleaning and disinfecting, then a new cloth is required
to be used for the disinfection step.
CAUTION
1. Do not use high-temperature, high-pressure vapour or ionizing radiation as
disinfection methods.
2. Do not use chloric disinfectant such as chloride, sodium hypochlorite etc.
3. Clean and disinfect reusable electrodes after each use.
10.3.1 Disinfecting the Sampling Box
WARNING
When the DX12 transmitter is used, turn off the power, disconnect the patient cable, and
take out the battery before disinfection.
1. Wipe the exterior surface of the equipment using a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant
solution.
2. Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection if necessary.
3. Dry the equipment for at least 30 minutes in a ventilated and cool place.
10.3.2 Disinfecting the Patient Cable
1. Wipe the patient cable with a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
2. Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection.
3. Leave the patient cable to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
10.3.3 Disinfecting the Reusable Electrodes (for Resting ECG)
1. Wipe the suction bulbs of chest electrodes and the clamps of limb electrodes with a soft cloth
dampened with the disinfectant solution.