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Care and Maintenance
Storage:
After measurement, wrap cuff around gauge and bulb and store in zippered carrying
case.
Cleaning: Digital Manometer
: Your ADC
®
DIAGNOSTIX
TM
brand e-sphyg
TM
gauge
requires minimal care and maintenance.
The manometer may be cleaned with a slightly dampened soft cloth, but should not
be dismantled under any circumstances.
Cuff:
Sponge with a damp cloth or alcohol pad. If necessary, it can be washed in
cool water with mild soap or detergent-disinfectant. Remember to remove bladder
from cuff prior to washing. After washing, it should be rinsed and allowed to air
dry.
NEVER IRON.
Be sure to remove the bladder and all components before clean-
ing the cuff.
Bladder and Bulb:
Remove bladder from cuff and disconnect bulb from tubing and
valves. Wipe with a damp cloth. To help preserve it from cracking or discoloring,
wipe with a soft cloth moistened with ethanol.
Valves:
Clean the surface with a dry fabric such as soft cotton material. Remove
dust from filter screen.
Carry Case:
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly with a dry cloth. If
necessary, it can be washed with cool water and mild soap. Do not allow to air dry.
Batteries:
If the e-sphyg
TM
will not be used for an extended period of time, remove
batteries.
Disinfection and Sterilization
Disinfecting:
Glutaraldehyde-type liquid disinfectant may only be used on the cuff.
Follow instructions for use provided with the glutaraldehyde product. Prolonged
use of this disinfectant may cause discoloration. DO NOT use glutaraldehyde-type
liquid disinfectant on the digital gauge, bulb, valves, or bladder.
Sterilizing:
The blood pressure cuff may be gas sterilized.
DO NOT
use steam or
heat to sterilize the cuff, bulb, valve, or bladder.
DO NOT
attempt to sterilize the dig-
ital gauge.
