Ua Strain Gauge - GE Corometrics 170 Series Operator's Manual

UA Strain Gauge

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Cleaning: UA Strain Gauge
1. Remove the plastic dome.
2. If desired, wash the transducer with sterile water or saline solution.
3. Carefully clean the diaphragm seal with a cotton swab to remove deposits.
Avoid excessive pressure since this may damage the diaphragm. If there are
excessive stains on the diaphragm or sides of the transducer, remove with a
cotton swab and solvents of increasing strength. Do not use pumice, Ajax, Bon
Ami or other abrasives.
4. After cleaning, rinse the transducer thoroughly in distilled water and replace the
dome loosely.
5. Dry the transducer with sterile gauze.
CAUTIONS
AUTOCLAVE—Do not autoclave pressure transducer.
IMMERSION—Do not immerse any part of the electrical
connector of the transducer in the cleaning solution at any time.
Examine the outer sheath of the cable for perforations. If the outer
covering is damaged in any way, do not immerse the cable in the
cleaning solution; this may result in moisture entering the
transducer case, which is vented through the cable.
LIQUIDS—If liquids enter the electrical connector, check the
resistance between the electrical element and the transducer case.
A resistance level of greater than 10 MΩ ensures that the leakage
current is within acceptable levels for safe use on patients.
6. Leave transparent dome attached to the transducer during storage, but slacken
the locking ring at least one quarter of a turn.
CAUTION
STERILIZATION—Prior to patient use, ensure the dome is
sterile.
170 Series Monitor
2003023-001
Revision D