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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 cleaning 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 disin-
fectant 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 digital gauge.
WARNINGS
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which, if not corrected
or discontinued immediately could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
NOTE:
Systolic Assist and pulse measurement functions are NOT motion tolerant.
(Pressure readings ARE). In a dynamic environment, systolic assist and pulse rate
display may not operate correctly.
Caution:
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician
or licensed healthcare practitioner.
Caution:
Leaky batteries can damage the unit.
Caution:
Remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for an extended period
of time.
Caution:
Your digital aneroid is a medical device designed for use by trained
medical professionals. Keep out of the reach of children.
Caution:
Your digital aneroid is not field serviceable.
Caution:
You should not use any tool to open the device nor should you attempt to
adjust anything inside the device.
Caution:
To stop the operation of your digital aneroid at any time, open the air
release valve as you would on any mechanical blood pressure instrument, and the
air in the cuff will be rapidly exhausted.
Caution:
Your digital aneroid is designed for normal blood pressure measurement
at the upper arm or thigh on healthy skin. Proper use of this device is essential for
accurate measurement.
Caution:
Do not inflate your digital aneroid unit to more than 300 mmHg.
Warning:
If luer lock connectors are used in the construction of tubing, there is a
possibility that they might be inadvertently connected to intravascular fluid systems,
allowing air to be pumped into a blood vessel. Immediately consult a physician if this
occurs.
Warning:
Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient for more than 10
minutes when inflated above 10 mmHg. This may cause patient distress, disturb
blood circulation, and contribute to the injury of peripheral nerves.
Warning:
Safety and effectiveness with neonate cuff sizes 1 through 5 is not established.
