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Disconnecting the tester
To disconnect the tester:
1 Hold the transmitter body as shown and pinch the side
arms of the tester.
2 With the tester arms pinched, gently pull the transmitter
away from the tester.
Note: To save transmitter battery life, do NOT leave the
tester connected after cleaning or testing.
Cleaning/disinfecting the transmitter
The transmitter is intended for personal use at home (single-patient use) or for use in
healthcare facilities (multiple-patient use). Single-patient use requires cleaning after
each use, while multi-patient use requires cleaning and disinfection after each use.
When using the transmitter in a healthcare facility, always follow the cleaning and
disinfecting procedure for multiple-patient use.
Caution: Do not discard the transmitter in a medical waste container or
otherwise subject it to incineration. The transmitter contains a
battery that may explode upon incineration.
Note: The tester is a required component for cleaning and disinfecting the
transmitter. For details, see Watertight tester, on page 7.
For single-patient use
Always clean the transmitter after each use.
To clean the transmitter, you will need the following materials: Ivory
soft-bristled toddler toothbrush, a container, 70% isopropyl alcohol, and a few clean,
dry cloths. You can buy these supplies from retailers such as Walmart, Target, or
http://www.amazon.com.
Use life
The MiniLink transmitter can be cleaned up to 122 cycles or one year, whichever
comes first. Discard the transmitter at this point. If you continue to use the transmitter
beyond 122 cycles or one year, the cleaning process may damage the device.
Contact Medtronic to order a new transmitter. The transmitter was validated to last
122 cycles, which represents one cleaning cycle every three days for one year.
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