DP450 Tap Water Iontophoresis System User Manual
Rev. 1.4 / 02-16-2017
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Hand wash the axillary pads
❐
with 140°- 195°F (60°- 90°C) water and
common detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water, squeeze dry rig-
orously and let the pads air-dry.
•
Hand or machine wash the towels with 140°F (60°C) water and a com-
mon detergent. Dry the towels by dryer or air-dry.
Important:
Calcifications on the electrodes can hinder the treatment current.
This deposit can be removed with a common descaler, or even
vinegar or citric acid.
A discoloration of the electrode metal after the first treatment ses-
sions is normal.
Maintenance:
HIDREX tap water iontophoresis devices are basically maintenance-free.
Nevertheless, for safety reasons we recommend a technical check and safety
inspection by an authorized HIDREX repair every 2 years.
Suitable measuring and test equipment is mandatory for the technical safety
inspections which cover at least the following:
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Visual check of medical device and accessories
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Protective conductor test in accordance with EN 60601-1:2007
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Leakage current test in accordance with EN 60601-1:2007
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Operational check of the medical device.
Disinfection
Because exclusively unscathed skin will be treated, the HIDREX tap water ionto-
phoresis devices are classified as “non-critical”
1
concerning disinfection.
As a communal device for multi-patient use, the following protocol should be
obeyed:
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Spray a surface disinfectant
2
on the electrodes
➴
and treatment trays
(hard case trays
➘
or
ergonomic trays
➱
)
so that the entire surfaces are
completely moistened.
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Let the disinfectant remain on the surface as directed by its instructions
and then wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
•
The consumables should be replaced by new or patient owned towels
➷
or axillary pads
❐
.
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For single-patient use in home therapy, the care and purification according to the preceding chapter
is sufficient. In this case a regular disinfection is not strictly necessary.
2
Henkel: Incidin Extra (1%), Incidin Plus (0.5%), Minutil (0.5%)
Dr. Trippen (desomed): Biguamed
Bbraun: Melesept SF (0.5%/5%), Hexaquart S (1.5%/5%), Meliseptol (undeluted)