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6.6. When connecting or disconnecting a cable, hold it by a connection (socket, plug)
housing.
6.7. Movement, transfer and positioning of the patient may interfere with reception of
collected signals and aect measurement results.
6.8. Do not use the SpO2 cable during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Compu-
ted Tomography (CT) scans.
7. How to use the cable
7.1. Each time before using the product, clean and disinfect it.
7.2. Select an SpO2 cable appropriate for the sensor and the device with which it is to
operate.
7.3. Connect the SpO2 cable plug to the device socket, and on the other side, connect
the SpO2 cable socket to a plug of the saturation sensor.
7.4. Switch the device on and check it for correct operation in accordance with the
monitor operating manual.
8. Cleaning and disinfection
These actions should be performed each time before the SpO2 cable is used. Before
cleaning or disinfection, a cable should be disconnected from a device and a sensor with
which it operates.
8.1. Cleaning
A cable or a connecting wire should be cleaned by delicately wiping it with a soft cloth
wetted with warm water and soap or mild detergent. Before the use, the cable/wire sho-
uld be dry.
Do not use any corrosive agents or other aggressive chemical formulations. Avoid any
contact with strong solvents: aromatic, chlorine, ketone, ethers or esters.
Do not allow any contact of cleaning agents with a terminal of a cable on the sensor side
and with plugs on the device side.
8.2. Disinfection
Disinfect cables by wiping them delicately with formulations dedicated to disinfect plastic
medical devices, based on active ingredients such as (70%) isopropyl alcohol, glutaral-
dehyde, amines, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Disinfect according to instruc-
tions of a formulation manufacturer, and leave the cable to dry.
9. Signs of product degradation
Before each use, perform visual inspection of the product. SpO2 cables cannot be used
any longer when any of the below is noticed:
– breaks in the cable jacket (external insulation) continuity, revealing conducting ele-
ments of the cable (wires, shield, connecting layer)
– deep scratches not aecting the jacket continuity, but which may cause accumula-
tion of pathogens and prevent eective cleaning and disinfection
– cracks in plastic material covering product components, making electrical connec-
tions visible
