GE ApexPro TT, Technical Manual

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Maintenance
2001989-351A ApexPro™ 4-7
Results of improper cleaning
„ Appearance of waveforms when the device is not connected to a patient, causing
false alarms instead of a
Leads Fail alarm and may not provide a visual and/or
audible Leads Fail alarm.
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Brittle and breaking device case.
„ Overall system performance degradation.
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Melting, dulling, or distorting the case.
„ Total handheld medical device failure requiring replacement.
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Unit malfunction.
„ Void warranty.
Cleaning/disinfecting
1. Remove all batteries and leadwires.
2. Close the battery door before cleaning the device.
3. Wipe the exterior of the device with a soft lint-free cloth, using the following
solution as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection and Use of
Disinfectants (1996):
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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 above guidelines of
can be used.
NOTE
Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using.
NOTE
Any contact of disinfectant solutions with metal parts may cause
corrosion.
4. Allow disinfectant solution to remain on device for a minimum of one minute or
per hospital guidelines.
5. Wipe off cleaning solutions with a clean, moist cloth.
6. Dry thoroughly with a dry lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 30 minutes.
NOTE
Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions.
7. Take care not to let fluid pool around connection pins. If this should happen, blot
dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Storage
„ Always remove batteries when the device is not in use (even for short periods of
time).
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Store in a dry well-ventilated area.