GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Do NOT use any of the following cleaning products, or products that contain the
same active ingredients and solutions, which are known to cause the problems
previously listed:
• Sani-Cloth® Wipes
• Ascepti® Wipes
• HB Quat®
• Clorox® Wipes (they do not contain bleach)
• Over-the-counter detergents (such as Fantastic®, Tilex®, and so on)
3. To disinfect, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an appropriate
disinfectant.
Use the following solutions, as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection
and Use of Disinfectants (1996):
• Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) minimum 1:500 dilution
(minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and maximum 1:10 dilution.
• Any sodium hypochlorite wipe product that meets the previous guidelines
can be used.
4. Allow the cleaning solution/disinfectant to remain on the device for a minimum
of one minute, or per hospital guidelines.
5. Wipe off the cleaning solution/disinfectant with a clean, moistened cloth.
6. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Cautions
• Follow the cleaning instructions exactly.
• Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using.
• Never immerse the device, cables, or leadwires in any liquid, as this may corrode
metal contacts and affect signal quality.
• Do not allow fluid to pool around connection pins. If this happens, blot dry with a
soft, lint-free cloth.
• Never use conductive solutions or solutions that contain chlorides, wax, or wax
compounds to clean the device, cables, or leadwires.
• 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.
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