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Humidifier
CAUTION
Do not use peroxide solutions to clean the humidifier.
Disassemble the humidifier. Clean the interior with a mild detergent-disinfectant
solution. Rinse and thoroughly dry the parts before reassembly. The humidifier may be
disinfected using Cavicide
®
.For servo-controlled humidifier cleaning instructions, see
the Servo-controlled Humidifier manual (6600-0223-000).
Patient Probe (Reusable)
CAUTIONS
Avoid placing excessive strain on the probe lead. When cleaning, be careful not
to pull on or bend the lead at the probe tip. Always remove the probe from the
incubator by grasping the plug at the panel. Do not pull on the probe lead.
Do not apply cold sterilization or cleaning solutions to the probe connector.
Note: The reusable, Ohio patient temperature probe, Stock No. 0208-0697-700, is an
expendable part as specified in the warranty.
1. Determine if the patient probe is disposable or reusable:
• Reusable probes have black connectors and use a separate, heat reflecting
patch.
• Disposable probes have white connectors and come with a smaller heat
reflecting patch already attached.
Note: Disposable skin temperature probes cannot be cleaned
2. Clean the skin temperature probe by gently wiping with a soft damp cloth
containing a disinfecting agent safe for use on the probe materials.
The following lists some cleaning solutions that may be used safely:
Generic Formulation
Maximum Concentration Level
Sodium Hypochlorite
0.5% Aqueous Solution
Glutaraldehyde
2%
Hydrogen Peroxide
6%
Iodophor Solution
0.27%
Cavicide
100%
spray
CAUTIONS
Use of cleaning/disinfecting solutions containing chemicals not listed above (i.e.
alcohol, acetone, etc.), or chemicals in greater concentrations than those listed
above, may damage the probe.
Do not autoclave or gas sterilize the skin temperature probe. Do not immerse the
probe in liquid cleaner. Avoid placing excessive strain on the probe lead. Always
remove the probe by grasping the plug at the panel. Do not pull on the probe lead.
These precautions will avoid damage to the probe.
Summary of Contents for Ohio Care Plus
Page 1: ...Ohio CarePlus Incubator and Ohio CarePlus Access Incubator Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 10: ...1 1 1 Introduction 1 4 6600 0239 000 100 Notes...
Page 16: ...2 6 2 Getting Started 2 6 6600 0239 000 100 Notes...
Page 26: ...1 4 1 Introduction 1 4 6600 0239 000 100 Notes...
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Page 66: ...7 4 7 Service Procedures 7 4 6600 0239 000 100 Notes...
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