User's Manual

Telemetry Transmitter User Manual Care and Cleaning
3. Wipe off with a dry cloth to remove residual moisture.
4. Leave leather cover to air dry.
21.3 Disinfection
For telemetry transmitter or accessories, low level disinfection is appropriate. Clean the telemetry
transmitter and reusable accessories before they are disinfected. The validated disinfectants for
cleaning the telemetry transmitter and reusable accessories are:
 Ethanol (75%)
 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.
WARNING
The telemetry transmitter and reusable accessories shall be disinfected regularly to avoid
patient cross infection.
21.3.1 Disinfecting the Telemetry Transmitter
WARNING
Before disinfecting the telemetry transmitter, make sure that the telemetry transmitter is
switched off and take batteries out.
To disinfect the telemetry transmitter, follow these steps:
1. Switch off the telemetry transmitter and take batteries out.
2. Wipe the display screen using a soft, clean cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
3. Wipe the exterior surface of the equipment using a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant
solution.
4. Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection if necessary.
5. Dry the telemetry transmitter for at least 30 minutes in a ventilated and cool place.
21.3.2 Disinfecting the Reusable Accessories
21.3.2.1 Disinfecting the ECG Cable Assembly
1. Wipe the cable assembly with a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
2. Wipe off the disinfectant solution with a dry cloth after disinfection.
3. Leave the cable assembly to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
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