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Hazardous materials
Used batteries qualify as hazardous waste and should be disposed with care.
Meditech recorders do not contain any materials qualified as pharmaceutical
substance or tissue of animal origin. They emit no material hazardous to humans.
Risk of incorrect diagnosis
The basic intended use of Meditech recorders is to record blood pressure and pulse
rate values. Patients should be informed about rules of cooperative behavior;
proper handling of the recorder used, and expected results of monitoring in
advance. The recorders only provide data to support diagnostic decisions of a
qualified physician; they do not automatically provide a diagnosis of any kind.
During the evaluation of recorded blood pressure values, possible artefacts due to
external disturbances, motion artefacts, and electrical noise should be observed
and handled with caution.
See chapter Cuffs for more information!
Cleaning & Protection
Meditech ambulatory blood pressure
monitors are not specially protected
against spills or ingression of water or
other liquids.
Cleaning the monitor
A recommended means of cleaning is to
wipe the recorder with a disinfectant
cleaning tissue. Alternatively, wipe with a
slightly damp cloth then dry it with an
antistatic tissue. Do not expose recorders
to extreme heat or radiation, including long
exposure to direct strong sunlight.
Cleaning the cuffs
To clean the textile cuff please do the following:
- Remove the bladder.
- Wash by hand the sleeve with lukewarm water and regular washing liquid suitable
for black material. Rinse well.
- If required, wipe the bladder with a mild cleaning tissue.
- Allow both bladder and sleeve to air dry.
- Replace bladder in the sleeve: place the sleeve with its pocket-side up and put the
integrated bladder into the pocket pulling the rubber tube through the hole
designated for it. Place the opposite end of the rubber below the inner ply of the
sleeve. Adjust the bladder to the linings of the sleeve.
To clean the PU leather fabric cuff, please do the following:
Wipe the sleeve with a damped cloth or detergent/disinfectant tissue (e.g.: ethanol
70%, isopropyl-alcohol 70%, microzid). The bladder cannot be removed!
