Care
36
Operating Ins
tructions V
amos, 1
. US ed.
Disinfecting/Cleaning/Sterilizing
Disinfecting/Cleaning/Sterilizing
To prevent any damage, we recommend that only detergents
and disinfectants are used that are compatible with the device,
e.g. surface disinfectants on the basis of
— aldehydes,
— alcohol, or
— quarternary ammonium compounds.
Ensure that all disinfectants are registered with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency for use as intended.
Always follow the instruction labels specifically with respect to
prescribed concentrations and the necessary exposure times.
Disinfectants often contain – besides their main active agents
– additives that can also damage materials. If in doubt, ask the
supplier/manufacturer of the disinfectant/cleaning agent.
Desktop power adapter and Vamos
●
Wipe off visible soiling with a damp, disposable cloth.
●
Wipe-disinfect.
Sample gas scavenging hose
●
Wipe off visible soiling with a damp disposable cloth.
●
Steam-sterilize at 134
o
C (273
o
F).
Before reusing:
●
Reassemble the unit – see page 13 and following.
CAUTION !
Certain components of the monitor consist of materials that
are sensitive to certain organic solvents sometimes used for
cleaning and disinfecting (e.g., alkylamines, phenols,
halogen releasing compounds, oxygen releasing
compounds, strong organic acids, etc.). Exposure to such
substances may cause damage that is not always
immediately recognized.
WARNING !
Do not sterilize parts in ethylene oxide!
Patients may become exposed to EtO that may have
diffused into components. Patient health risk!
WARNING !
Follow all accepted hospital procedures for disinfecting
parts contaminated by body fluids (protective clothing,
eyewear, etc.).
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