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Instructions For Use
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12. Care and Cleaning
12.1 General Care
All Huntleigh products have been designed to withstand normal clinical use, however they can contain delicate
components, for example the ultrasound transducer, which should be handled and treated with care.
Periodically, and whenever the integrity of the system is in doubt, carry out a check of all functions as
described in the relevant section of the IFU. If there are any defects to the housing contact Huntleigh or your
distributor for repair or to order a replacement.
Please ensure that you check with your facility’s local infection control policy and medical equipment
cleaning procedures.
Observe warnings and guidance on cleaning fluid labelling regarding use and personal protective
equipment (PPE).
Always switch off the monitor and disconnect from the AC supply before cleaning and disinfecting.
Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaners.
Do not use automatic washers or autoclaves.
Do not use phenolic detergent based disinfectants, solutions containing cationic surfactants, ammonia-
based compounds, perfumes or antiseptic solutions such as Sterisol or Hibiscrub.
If detergent or disinfectant wipes are used ensure that excess solution is squeezed from the wipe prior
to use.
Do not allow any fluid to enter the products and do not immerse in any solution.
Always wipe off disinfectant using a cloth dampened with clean water.
12.2 General Cleaning and Disinfecting
Always keep the external surfaces clean and free of dirt and fluids using a clean dry cloth.
1. Wipe any fluids from the surface of the product using a clean dry cloth.
2. Wipe with a cloth dampened in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
3. Completely dry with a clean, dry lint free cloth.
4. If the product has been contaminated use the methods described for patient applied parts.
12.3 Cleaning and Disinfecting Patient Applied Parts
Clean the applied parts before examining a patient using low risk cleaning method below.
Following patient examination, clean and/or disinfect the applied parts by the appropriate method based upon
the level of cross contamination risk, as defined below:
