
8.
Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning of the
cryo
ICE
BOX
Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions
A mild detergent or standard hospital alcohol solution and clean soft cloth may be used
to clean the
cryo
ICE
BOX enclosure, front and rear panels, N
2
O exhaust tube, N
2
O gas
line hose, power cable, Footswitch and cord as well as the cylinder heater band.
Do not spray or pour liquids directly on the unit or allow fluids to enter the
cryo
ICE
BOX enclosure.
Do not allow fluids to enter the Footswitch chassis. Take care not to wet the
electrical connector on the cable. The Footswitch cannot be sterilized.
Take care not to wet the electrical connector on the Cylinder Heater Band cable.
The Cylinder Heater Band and its device cable cannot be sterilized.
Do not use caustic, corrosive, or abrasive cleaning materials to clean any of the
equipment
Preventive Maintenance
AtriCure service representatives or the hospital biomed personnel shall conduct annual
preventative maintenance procedures to ensure all
cryo
ICE
BOX components are
functioning as defined within this manual. Pay particular attention to operational and
safety features, including but not limited to:
Electrical power cords for fraying, damage, and proper grounding
AC power switch
Any front panel display damage including switches, numeric displays and indicator
lights.
cryo
ICE Probe electronic interface connector damage, cracking or inability to
insert and latch
cryo
ICE Probe connector.
cryo
ICE Probe pneumatic interface connector damage or inability to insert and
latch
cryo
ICE Probe pneumatic connector.
Carrying handle damage or inability to fold.
Rubber feet damage, cracking or inability for the
cryo
ICE
BOX to remain stable
on a flat surface.
Rubber alignment cup damage, cracking or inability for the ASB/ASU to remain
stable atop
cryo
ICE
BOX and within the alignment cup.
Listen for leaks when pressurized.
Other medical equipment that may be used simultaneously with the
cryo
ICE
BOX
should also be inspected for damage. Specifically, check for insulation damage
of electrical cables and associated connectors.
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