Covidien Nellcor GR101704, Service Manual

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9 Product Maintenance
9.1
Overview
This chapter describes the steps required to maintain, service, and properly
clean the Nellcor™ Bedside Respiratory Patient Monitoring System.
9.2
Cleaning
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WARNING:
Do not spray, pour, or spill any liquid on the monitoring system, its
accessories, connectors, switches, or openings in the chassis.
For surface cleaning and disinfection of the monitoring system, follow institu-
tional procedures or the recommended actions below.
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Surface cleaning — Use a soft cloth dampened with either a commercial, non-
abrasive cleaner or a solution of 70% alcohol in water, lightly wiping the surfaces
of the monitoring system.
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Disinfection — Use a soft cloth saturated with a solution of 10% chlorine bleach
in tap water, lightly wiping the surface of the monitoring system.
Before attempting to clean a Nellcor™ sensor, read the Instructions for Use
enclosed with the sensor. Each sensor model has cleaning instructions specific
to that sensor. Follow the sensor cleaning and disinfecting procedures in the
particular sensor's
Instructions for Use .
9.3
Periodic Safety Checks
Perform the following checks every 24 months.
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Inspect the monitoring system for mechanical and functional damage or deterioration.
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Inspect the safety relevant labels for legibility. Contact Covidien or a local Covidien
representative, if labels are damaged or illegible.
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Inspect the internal fuses for proper value and rating.
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Ensure all user interface items, cables, and accessories function normally.