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Marketing Bulletin Ref.: 840-0048-00 Rev A Product Group: Diagnostic Cardiology Product(s): Holter Recorders, Aria
Issue date: March 2010 Priority: Low
Subject: Cleaning and Disinfecting Aria Recorders
We have received a small number of Aria recorders back for repair after what appears to be damage caused by caustic cleaning solutions. The main damage is a blue-green residue which suggests the cleaning products used have eroded the glue used to hold the lead block in place. This has in turn caused ECG recording quality to deteriorate. The following provide a clear guideline for appropriate cleaning of the units.
Cleaning/Disinfecting Warning: • Use only recommended cleaning solutions, or you may void the manufacturer’s warranty. • Harsh chemical agents degrade plastics and will compromise the safety of the device. • Disconnect the equipment from the patient and remove the battery before cleaning. • Do not allow liquid to enter the interior of the module or monitoring equipment. • Do not immerse the equipment or cables in water or cleaning solutions. • Do not autoclave. To clean the exterior of monitors, modules, and cables: • Prepare the cleaning solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Wet a clean cloth with the selected cleaning solution. • Remove excess liquid from the cloth and squeeze dry. • Wipe exposed surfaces of the equipment and cables. • Remove any soap residue by gently wiping with a clean damp cloth. • Wipe dry with a clean dry cloth. Use only the following recommended cleaning solutions: • Mild soap and water solution • U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) green soap • Sodium hypochlorite solution (1:10 dilution of household chlorine bleach in water) • Phenolic germicidal detergent (1% aqueous solution) • Glutaraldehyde (2.4%) (Cidex or equivalent) • Isopropyl alcohol (70% solution)
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Marketing Bulletin Note: Over time, repeated use of a chlorine bleach solution may cause some colors to fade. Tape adhesive can be removed with Spacelabs Healthcare adhesive tape remover pads (P/N 392196-001). Questions and concerns about cleaning issues should be directed to a Spacelabs Healthcare field service engineer.
Further information For any additional information, contact Emma Wilkinson. GSM, Diagnostic Cardiology. +44 1992 507750
[email protected]
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