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M3A Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Maintenance and Cleaning
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8.3 Sterilization
To avoid extended damage to the equipment, sterilization is only recommended when stipulated
as necessary in the Hospital Maintenance Schedule. Sterilization facilities should be cleaned first.
Recommended sterilization material: Ethylate, and Acetaldehyde.
Appropriate sterilization materials for blood pressure cuff are introduced in relative chapters
respectively.
CAUTION
1 Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to dilute the solution, or adopt the lowest effective
concentration.
2 Do not let liquid enter the monitor.
3 No part of this monitor can be subjected to immersion in liquid.
4 Use a moistened cloth to wipe up any agent remaining on the monitor.
8.4 Disinfection
To avoid extended damage to the equipment, disinfection is only recommended when stipulated
as necessary in the Hospital Maintenance Schedule. Disinfection facilities should be cleaned first.
You should use appropriate disinfectant. Recommended types of disinfectants are:
■ Alcohol: Alcohol Ethanol up to 70%, 1- and 2- Propanol up to 70%
■ Aldehyde: Glutaraldehyde up to 3.6%
WARNING
Please do not mix disinfecting solutions (such as bleach and ammonia) as hazardous
gases may result.
CAUTION
1 Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to dilute the solution, or adopt the lowest effective
concentration.
2 Do not let liquid enter the monitor.
3 No part of this monitor can be subjected to immersion in liquid.
4 Use a moistened cloth to wipe up any agent remained on the monitor.
5 Do not use EtO gas or formaldehyde to disinfect the monitor.