Mindray VS 8 User Manual

VS 8/VS 8A Vital Signs Monitor Operator’s Manual 18 - 5
18.5 Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
Dirty print head deteriorates printing quality. Check the printout to ensure the printing
is legible and dark. Light printing may indicate a dirty print head.
To clean the thermal print head, follow this procedure:
1. Take measures against the static electricity, such as the wrist strap.
2. Open the recorder door and remove the recording paper.
3. Gently wipe the print head with cotton swabs dampened with ethanol to remove
the dust and foreign particles.
4. Wipe off excess moisture with dry cotton swabs.
5. Allow the print head air dry.
6. Reload the recording paper and close the recorder door.
CAUTION
• Do not use anything that may destroy the thermal element.
• Do not add unnecessary force to the thermal head
• The thermal print head gets hot when recording. Do not clean the print head
immediately after recording.
18.6 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Accessories
For the NIBP air hose and SpO
2
cable, you should clean and disinfect them using the
cleaners and disinfectants and methods listed in this section. For other accessories, you
should consult the instructions delivered with the accessories.
CAUTION
• Fluids entering the NIBP air hose can damage the equipment. When cleaning
and/or disinfecting the NIBP air hose, prevent liquid from entering the hose.
• Periodically inspect the NIBP air hose and connector for signs of wear or
deterioration. Replace the NIBP air hose if you detect a leak. Dispose of
damaged NIBP air hose according to local laws for disposal of hospital waste.
• Never immerse or soak the accessories in any liquid.
• Never clean or disinfect the metalic connectors at either end of the
accessories.
• Use only Mindray approved cleaners and disinfectants and methods listed in
this section to clean or disinfect the accessories. Warranty does not cover
damage caused by unapproved substances or methods.
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• To avoid long term damage, the accessories should be disinfected only when
necessary as determined by your hospital’s policy.
18.6.1 Approved Accessories Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents
The following table lists approved NIBP air hose cleaning and disinfecting agents:
Product Name
Product
Type
Active Ingredients
Isopropanol Liquid Isopropanol 70%
1-Propanol
Liquid
1-Propanol 50%
Metrex CaviCide1™ Liquid Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl
ammonium chloride 0.28%,
Isopropanol 17.2%
Virex® TB Liquid
n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides
0.105%,
n-Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides
0.105%
Rely+On™ Virkon®
High Level Surface
Disinfectant
Powder Used as 1% solution*
Biocidal active:
Pentapotassium bis (peroxymonosulphate) bis
(sulphate) (500g/kg)
Contains dipotassium peroxodisulphate.
Alpet® D2 Surface
Sanitizing Wipes
Wipes Isopropyl Alcohol 58.6000%,
Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium chloride 0.0075%,
Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride 0.0030%
Clorox Dispatch®
Hospital Cleaner
Disinfectant Towels
with Bleach
Wipes
Sodium Hypochlorite 0.65%
Metrex CaviWipes™
Wipes
Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl
ammonium chloride 0.28%,
Isopropanol 17.2%
PDI Sani-Cloth® AF3
Germicidal
Disposable Wipe
Wipes n-Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides
0.14%,
n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides 0.14%
PDI Sani-Cloth® Plus
Germicidal
Disposable Wipe
Wipes n-Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides
0.125%,
n-Alky dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides
0.125%

Mindray VS 8 Specifications

General

Brand	Mindray
Model	VS 8
Category	Monitor
Language	English