Use Instructions

iSE Series Electrocardiograph User Manual Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
12.2 Cleaning
WARNING
1. Before cleaning, unplug the electrocardiograph from AC power if connected.
Disconnect with the ECG cables.
If the device or accessories has been in contact with the patient, clean and disinfect them
after each use.
1. Power off the device. Take out its battery. In the case of DE18 sampling box,
disconnect it from the DE18 cable and the lead wires.
2. Wipe the exterior of the device and accessories, including the main unit, DE18
sampling box, ECG cable, reusable electrodes and etc., using a clean soft cloth
dampened with cleaning solution until no visible contaminants.
3. Remove residual cleaning solution with a fresh cloth or towel dampened with tap
water until no visible cleaning solution.
4. Air dry the device and accessories in a ventilated and cool place.
The validated cleaning agents for the electrocardiograph, sampling box, and ECG patient
cables are:
Mild near neutral detergent
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
The validated cleaning agent for reusable electrodes is:
Mild near neutral detergent
CAUTION
Any remainder of cleaning solution should be removed from the device, sampling box
and ECG cable after cleaning.
12.3 Disinfection
To avoid permanent damage to the device, it is recommended that disinfection is
performed only when it is considered as necessary according to your hospital' regulations.
Clean the device and reusable accessories before they are disinfected.
1. Unplug the device from AC power if connected. Take out its battery. Disconnect the
ECG cables. In the case of DE18 sampling box, disconnect it from the DE18 cable
and the lead wires.
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