Product Manual

C-6 CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 2036991-001C
Maintenance: Battery and Storage Care
Temperature Devices
Do not immerse predictive temperature probes. The probe may be cleaned with
a solution of 10% bleach in water. Use a cloth or sponge—just damp, not wet—
and avoid getting any liquid into the interior of the probe.
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Sensors
Adhesive sensors are sterile and for single use only. Reusable sensors should be
cleaned before reuse with a 70% alcohol solution. If low-level disinfection is
required, use a 1:10 bleach solution. Do not use undiluted bleach (5% - 5.25%
sodium chlorite) or any cleaning solution other than those recommended here
because permanent damage to the sensor could occur. Do not sterilize the
sensor by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide. If disposable sensors or their
packaging are damaged, they must be disposed of as advised in this appendix.
To clean or disinfect the sensor:
1. Saturate a clean, dry gauze pad with the cleaning solution. Wipe all surfaces
of the sensor and cable with this gauze pad.
2. Saturate another clean, dry gauze pad with sterile or distilled water. Wipe all
surfaces of the sensor and cable with this gauze pad.
3. Dry the sensor and cable by wiping all surfaces with a clean, dry gauze pad.
Battery and Storage Care
If it becomes necessary to store the monitor for an extended period of time, first
fully charge then remove the battery. Then store the monitor and the battery in
the original packaging materials.
Batteries should always be fully charged before being placed in storage. Even
after 6 months of storage, a fully charged battery can retain about 80% of its
charge. A fully charged battery in good condition will provide sufficient power to
operate a monitor for approximately 5 hours with a usage scenario of auto NIBP
every 5 min with adult cuff, printout after every determination, SpO
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parameter
active at 60 bpm, temperature parameter active in monitor mode.
It is best to keep the battery charged as fully as practical and never store the
monitor with the battery in a discharged condition. When the battery will no
longer hold a charge, remove and replace it with one of the same part number.
Failure to replace the battery with the same GE Medical Systems Information
Technologies part number may result in shorter battery life.
Battery charging will take place as long as the monitor remains connected to an
external DC power source.
A full charge should be performed at least once a month to prevent battery
damage.