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GE Handheld Medical Devices Cleaning Disinfecting and Storage Rev A

Cleaning Disinfecting and Storage Guide

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Addendum PN 2001989-194  GE Handheld Medical Devices Cleaning, Disinfecting and Storage NOTE The information in this addendum supersedes all cleaning/disinfecting instructions for GE handheld medical devices. All safety statements and notes in the manual still apply.  Cleaning/Disinfecting 1. Remove all batteries and leadwires. 2. Close the battery door before cleaning the device. 3. Wipe the exterior of the device with a soft lint-free cloth, using the following solution as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection and Use of Disinfectants (1996): Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) minimum 1:500 dilution (minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and maximum 1:10 dilution. Any sodium hypochlorite wipe product that meets the above guidelines of can be used. NOTE Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using. NOTE Any contact of disinfectant solutions with metal parts may cause corrosion. 4. Allow disinfectant solution to remain on device for a minimum of one minute or per hospital guidelines. 5. Wipe off cleaning solutions with a clean, moist cloth. 6. Dry thoroughly with a dry lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 30 minutes. NOTE Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions. 7. Take care not to let fluid “pool” around connection pins. If this should happen, blot dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.  Revision A 11 October 2005  GE Handheld Medical Devices 2001989-194  1
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