VS 8/VS 8A Vital Signs Monitor Operator’s Manual 18 - 1
18 Care and Cleaning
18.1 Care and Cleaning Introduction
In this chapter we only describe cleaning and disinfection of the monitor, and certain
accessories. For the cleaning and disinfection of other reusable accessories, refer to their
instructions for use of the corresponding accessories.
Keep your equipment and accessories clean. To avoid damage to the equipment, follow
these guidelines:
■ Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each cleaning/disinfecting
agent.
■ Do not immerse any part of the equipment or accessories into liquid.
■ Do not pour liquid onto the equipment or accessories.
■ Do not allow liquid to enter the case.
■ Never use abrasive materials (such as steel wool or silver polish), or erosive
cleaners (such as acetone or acetone-based cleaners).
18.2 Care and Cleaning Safety Information
• Be sure to turn off the system and disconnect all power cables from the
outlets before cleaning the equipment.
• Do not attempt to clean the device while monitoring a patient.
• If you spill liquid on the equipment or accessories, contact Mindray or your
service personnel.
• Avoid wetting the pins and metal parts of the equipment, mounting kits or
accessories during cleaning and disinfection.
• Use only Mindray approved cleaners and disinfectants and methods listed in
this chapter to clean or disinfect your equipment. Warranty does not cover
damage caused by unapproved substances or methods.
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• We make no claims regarding the efficacy of the listed chemicals or methods
as a means for controlling infection. For the method to control infection,
consult your hospital’s Infection Control Officer or Epidemiologist.
• The responsible hospital or institution shall carry out all cleaning and
disinfection procedures specified in this chapter.
• Refer to the respective instructions for use of the cleaning agents and
disinfectants.
• Do not mix disinfecting solutions (such as bleach and ammonia) as hazardous
gases may result.
• To clean or disinfect reusable accessories, refer to the instructions delivered
with the accessories.
18.3 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Equipment
Use approved cleaning and disinfecting agents for cleaning or disinfecting the main
unit.
18.3.1 Approved Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents
The following table lists approved cleaning and disinfecting agents:
Product Name
Product
Type
Active Ingredients
Sodium hypochlorite
bleach
Liquid Sodium hypochlorite bleach 0.5%
Hydrogen peroxide Liquid Hydrogen peroxide 3%
Isopropanol Liquid Isopropanol 70%
1-Propanol Liquid 1-Propanol 50%
Metrex CaviCide1™ Liquid Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl
benzyl ammonium chloride 0.28%,
Isopropanol 17.2%
Virex® II 256 (1:256) Liquid Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride
8.704%,
n-Alkydimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride
8.190%
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