User's Manual

3 Conducting a patient session
3.1 Position the patient connector
For an implantable device, the patient connector should be held directly against the
patient’s skin. The face of the patient connector must be parallel to and typically
within 5 cm of the implantable device. Optimum position of the patient connector
may not be directly centered over the implantable device. The distal end of the
patient connector should be placed over the device with the device under the
antenna. For best telemetry performance, do not use the patient connector close to
sources of electrical noise.
3.2 Communicating with an implanted device
1. Touch the app icon to open it.
2. Follow the instructions in the app to start communicating with the device.
3. If the patient connector isn’t already on, turn on the patient connector by
pressing the button.
4. Hold the patient connector over the implanted device until the communication
is complete. Communication can take up to 5 minutes.
5. Follow the instructions in the app to complete the task.
4 Maintaining the patient connector
4.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the 24965 Patient Connector
Caution: Do not immerse the patient connector in water or cleaning agents. Severe
damage to the device may occur. Do not use automated machine washers. Do not
sterilize the patient connector by ethylene oxide, gamma radiation, or
steam-sterilization (autoclave). Damage may occur using these methods.
Caution: Turn the power off on the patient connector. Disconnect the power supply
cord or unplug the power supply from the wall socket if the cable retention kit is used.
Do not expose the patient connector to ethers, acetone, or chlorinated solvents.
These solvents may damage the housings or labels.
Cleaning
10% Bleach method
1. Before disinfection, clean the patient connector thoroughly using a 10% bleach
and water solution and a dampened sterile gauze pad or sponge.
2. Wipe down to remove all visible soil.
3. Allow to air dry approximately 5 minutes or until dry.
Disinfecting
Use one of the methods below:
70% Isopropyl method
1. Disinfect the patient connector by using a 70% isopropyl alcohol and a sterile
prep pad, saturated gauze pad or sponge.
2. Wipe down all external surfaces and maintain a wet or damp exposure time of
15 minutes.
3. Allow to air dry approximately 5 minutes or until dry.
10% Bleach method
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