SEN 257
Issue 2.1
06 October 2020
Page
13
of
29
16. Cleaning and Disinfecting
Before cleaning, disconnect the power unit from the mains electrical supply. Disconnect TetraGraph Philips
Interface from TetraGraph Monitor and Philips Monitor.
The TetraGraph Philips Interface and its cables must NOT be immersed in water or other liquids during
cleaning or disinfection. Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleansers and disinfectants must be indicated for use on medical devices and specify
compatibility with use on plastics and metal surfaces. Suitable disinfectants include:
quaternary ammonium compounds, isopropyl alcohol, chlorine or chlorine dioxide
0.5% and phenolics.
The TetraGraph Philips Interface may be cleaned with common medical device
cleaning and disinfecting agents, excluding solvents and abrasive material. Typically,
cleaning will include use of diluted cleanser or disinfectants on damp cloth wipes which
may include the following:
Sodium hypochlorite bleach (diluted)
Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
Ethanol (70%)
Isopropanol (70%)
Glutaral (2%)
Benzalkonium Chloride (0.2%)
Alkyldiaminoethylglycine Hydrochloride (0.5%)
Be careful not to allow moisture into the TetraGraph Philips Interface through the
connectors.
