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7.3 Disinfection
Disinfection may cause damage to the equipment. We recommend the disinfection are
contained in the hospital’s servicing schedule only when necessary. The equipment should be
cleaned prior to disinfection.
Recommended disinfection material: Alcohol based (Ethanol 70%, Isopropanol 70%), and
aldehyde based.
The probe cables may be disinfected with hydrogen peroxide (3%) or isopropanol (70%). Active
reagents are also effective. The connecters can not be submerged into the above solutions.
NOTE: ALWAYS dilute the solutions according to the manufacturer’s suggestions and
adopt lower concentration if possible.
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NEVER submerge the equipment into water or any solution, or pour water or any
solution on the equipment.
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ALWAYS wipe off all the excess liquids on the equipment surface and accessory surface
with a dry cloth.
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Never use EtO and formaldehyde to disinfect.
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Never permit high-pressure and high-temperature disinfection of the equipment
and accessories.
WARNING: Disinfection may cause damage to the equipment; therefore, when preparing
to disinfect the equipment, consult your hospital’s infection controllers or professionals.
7.4 Disposal
To avoid contaminating or infecting personnel, the environment or other equipment, make sure
you disinfect or decontaminate the device appropriately before disposing of it in accordance with
your country’s law for equipment containing electrical and electronic parts. For SPO2 sensor and
TEMP probe, follow local regulations regarding disposal of hospital waste.