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Cleaning Cables and Wands
At point of use:
When necessary, to prevent drying of any possible contaminants immediately
after use, clean the cable or wand with a soft cloth dampened with sterile water.
Thorough Cleaning:
Thoroughly clean the cable or wand with a soft cloth dampened with a mild
cleaning solution such as green soap, green soap tincture (U.S.
Pharmacopeia), Borax, or alcohol-free hand soap. Use a fresh soft cloth
dampened with sterile water to remove residue. Towel-dry or air-dry the cable.
Visually inspect the cable to ensure contaminants are removed. Repeat the
cleaning step until all visible contaminants are removed.
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DO NOT use an ultrasonic cleaner.
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DO NOT use an abrasive cloth or volatile solvents to clean any portion of
the Model 6763 PSA cable.
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DO NOT immerse the cables.
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DO NOT immerse the Model 6395 Telemetry Wand or the Model 3203 S-
ICD Telemetry Wand.
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DO NOT allow fluid to enter the cavity of the Model 6395 Telemetry Wand
or the Model 3203 S-ICD Telemetry Wand.
NOTE:
Discard the PSA and ECG cables and wands any time surface cracks
appear in the cables and/or the cables discolor, become visibly worn, or if
labeling becomes unreadable. See "Environmental Protection and Disposal" on
page 59 for disposal information.
Disinfecting the ECG Cable
When necessary, disinfect the ECG cable using a 2% glutaraldehyde solution
(such as Cidex), a bleach solution (such as 10% Sodium Hypochlorite), or a
general disinfection solution approved for disinfection of medical external
devices in the appropriate concentration per the product instructions for use.
Sterilization
NOTE:
The Model 3203 S-ICD Telemetry Wand cannot be sterilized.
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization Instructions
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Prior to sterilization, thoroughly clean the Model 6763 PSA cable or Model
6395 Telemetry Wand as indicated in the "Cleaning Cables and Wands" on
page 44.
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Follow the recommendations of the EO sterilization equipment
manufacturer and allow the specified aeration time to fully elapse prior to
use.
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Only FDA-cleared pouches should be used during sterilization processing.
The Model 6395 Telemetry Wand and the Model 6763 PSA cable may be
sterilized using EO.
