GE ApexPro Operator's Manual page 191

Cleaning products to avoid
Transmitter/device cleaning
Cleaning/disinfecting
2001989-200E
Cleaning products known to cause the types of problems listed above include, but are
not limited to:
Sani-Cloth Wipes
Ascepti Wipes
HB Quat
Clorox Wipes (they do not contain bleach)
Over-the-counter detergents (e.g. Fantastic, Tilex, etc.)
Products that contain active ingredients and solutions similar to these products should
also be avoided.
These instructions apply to transmitters and any other devices, such as oximeters,
blood pressure monitors, etc.
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.
ApexPro™
Maintenance
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