Cleaning The Electrodes And Cables; Cleaning The Carry Bag (M3710A) - HP Codemaster 100 User Manual

CodeMaster 100

Cleaning the Electrodes and Cables

Defibrillator pads are single use and do not require cleaning. Monitoring electrodes
are single use and do not require cleaning. Clean the defibrillator paddles and
handles, the SpO2 sensors and leads, and the ECG leads with a soft cloth moistened
with a recommended disinfectant or cleaning agent from the following list:
Wring any excess moisture from the cloth before cleaning.
Remove all electrolyte medium from paddle surfaces and handles.
Do not clean the patient cable with alcohol. Alcohol can cause the plastic to become
CAUTION
brittle and may cause the cable to fail prematurely.
Do not autoclave the cable or use ultrasonic cleaners.
Do not immerse the patient cable.
Do not use abrasive materials to clean metal surfaces—scratches on them can cause
artifacts on the ECG.
Do not wet the connectors, especially the 12-pin connector.
Inspect disposable electrode packaging and disposable defibrillator pads packaging
for seal integrity and expiration date before use.

Cleaning the Carry Bag (M3710A)

Remove all contents from the side pouches, including the shorting bar (HP
part number M3710-80030) which is stored in a small pocket inside the left
pouch. Machine wash the carry bag in cold water with a mild detergent. Do
not use bleach or wring. Line dry only.
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• Cidex®
• Alcohol-free hand soap
• 10% solution of Clorox® in water (may discolor cable)