GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
• Never use solutions or products that contain any type of Ammonium Chloride such
as, but not limited to:
• Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
• Quaternary Ammonium Chloride solutions
• Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind
• Acetone
• Ketone
• Betadine
• Alcohol-based cleaning agents
• Sodium salts
• Never autoclave or steam clean the device, cables, or leadwires.
• Do not use until thoroughly dry.
Storage
Store cables and leadwires by hanging them vertically in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Do NOT coil leadwires or cables around the device.
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Storing Handheld Devices
In addition to keeping the MAC system, leadwires, and cables clean and in good repair,
it is important to keep the associated acquisition modules clean and disinfected as
well. This section provides instructions for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing the
acquisition modules to extend their life and protect patients.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Acquisition Modules
Proper cleaning and disinfecting prolongs the life of acquisition devices. Failure to use
the proper cleaning solutions or to follow proper procedures can result in the following:
• Appearance of waveforms when not connected to a patient, resulting in false
alarms instead of lead failure alarms
• Brittle and cracked device case
• Melting, dulling, or distortion of the case
• Total device failure, requiring replacement
• Unit malfunction
• Voided warranty
Use the following procedure to clean and disinfect the cables and leadwires.
1. Remove cables, leadwires, and batteries from the device before cleaning.
Make sure to firmly close the battery door after removing the batteries.
2. To clean, wipe with a lightly moistened cloth.
Use a mild soap and water solution to moisten the cloth.
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