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10. Cleaning
Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedure
The stethoscope and CORE should be disinfected between each
use. Infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) state that reusable medical
equipment, such as stethoscopes, must undergo disinfection
between patients. Standard stethoscope hygiene practices apply
to the Eko device.
All external parts of the hardware should be disinfected with
70% isopropyl alcohol wipes. Under normal conditions, it is not
necessary to remove CORE attachment from the stethoscope
tubing during the disinfecting procedure.
NOTE: DO NOT immerse the device in any liquid or subject it to
any high-pressure/autoclave sterilization processes.
If it becomes necessary to remove CORE, pull the stethoscope
tubing off of the metal stem of the CORE attachment on both
ends. Wipe all parts of the stethoscope clean with 70% isopropyl
alcohol wipes or disposable wipe with soap and water including
CORE's surface, stethoscope tubing, tubing connector, and
chest piece. A 2% bleach solution may be used to disinfect your
stethoscope tubing, tubing connector, and chest piece; however,
the tubing may become discolored after exposure to bleach.
To prevent staining of stethoscope tubing, avoid contact with
pens, markers, newsprint, or other printed material. It is good
practice to wear your stethscope over a collar whenever
possible.
Reassemble the stethoscope by reinserting the metal stems of
the CORE attachment into the stethoscope tubing as described
above in the installation section.
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