WatchPAT™200 System
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Operation Manual
6.4 Cleaning the Wrist Strap
You may clean the wrist strap with lint free cloth lightly moistened with 70%
ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol (IPA).
In order to disinfect the wrist strap by immersing into disinfecting liquid
follow the steps:
Remove WatchPAT™ device from wrist strap
Remove Nonin module from wrist strap
Immerse wrist strap in 70% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
6.5 The PAT
®
Probe
The PAT
®
probe is designed for a single use only. It may not be cleaned and
must be discarded and replaced before each study.
6.6 The Snore & Body Position Sensor
Using 70% ethyl alcohol, thoroughly clean both sensor and cable.
6.7 Handling
Handle with care:
Use only the designated case for transportation
Store at room temperature, and avoid direct sun light
Do not expose the WP200 to extreme temperature or humidity
conditions (such as storing in a car or bathroom)
6.8 Replacing the Oximetry Sensor
Should it become necessary to replace the oximetry sensor, proceed as follows:
1.
Carefully disconnect the oximetry sensor from the oximetry
module on the wrist strap. Make sure you remove the screw
prior to disconnecting the sensor.
2.
Carefully insert the connector of the new oximetry sensor
cable to the oximetry sensor port in the oximetry module on
the wrist strap (see Figure 21) noting proper alignment (3
round protrusions facing up). Make sure you secure back the
screw.
