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Oxygen Monitor Sensor
- Cleaning / Disinfection / Sterilisation
In case of contamination the sensor may be cleaned with distilled
water and allowed to dry naturally.
CAUTION
The sensor is not suitable for sterilisation by steam or exposure to
chemicals such as ethylene oxide or hydrogen peroxide.
Do not immerse the sensor in any cleaning solution.
Do not autoclave or expose the sensor to high temperatures.
Bacterial Filter
Use a breathing system bacterial filter in the expiratory limb of the
breathing circuit to protect the oxygen sensor (see section 5.1.8).
CAUTION
Replacement/Disposal - always follow the instructions supplied with the
filter, and always replace at the recommended interval.
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
WARNING
The sensor (1) contains:
A) A small quantity of electrolyte, classified as a harmful irritant which is
potentially hazardous.
B) Lead
Do not attempt to open a cell.
ALWAYS check the integrity of the sensor assembly before use.
Once exhausted, the sensor must be disposed of according to hospital,
local, state and federal regulations.
Sensor Expiry Date
The approximate expiry date is marked on the sensor label, using
two boxes which represent the year and month.
Thus, on a sensor marked as below the approximate expiry date is
the end of December 2006.
YR 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
MTH J F M A M J J A S O N D
Sensor Unit - Remove and Refit
Replacement parts
102714 Sensor (includes flow diverter and O rings)
1. Detach the cable connector (A) from the sensor (B).
2. Unscrew the sensor from its location.
3. Discard the expired sensor and flow diverter (C).
4. Insert the cable connector into the new sensor (B).
5. Screw the new flow diverter (C) onto the new sensor, and fit
new O rings.
6. Fit the assembly into the absorber.
7. Calibrate the new sensor, see section 5.
8. Dispose of the used components according to hospital
regulations and relevant national legislation.
A
C
B
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