Is there a shelf life for medical devices and how to preserve home medical devices?

release time:2021-10-21 14:12:58

Home medical equipment is mainly suitable for home use of medical equipment. Due to the lack of medical knowledge and not a professional doctor. People in the use of medical equipment will have a lot of hidden dangers. So, how to save home medical equipment?

Generally speaking, medical equipment instructions are marked on the product storage, maintenance and maintenance methods. For medical devices with special storage conditions or methods, special instructions will also be made. As long as you follow the instructions, it is possible to properly store and maintain the medical equipment.

In addition, the family preservation of medical devices, but also pay attention to the following aspects.

  1. 1, For medical devices with a use period, pay attention to the use within the expiration date. The discovery of expired, deteriorated, invalid, the state has been explicitly eliminated and other unqualified medical devices can not be used.
  2. 2, Pay attention to whether the sterile packaging. For sterile packaging of medical devices, pay special attention not to damage the packaging. If the packaging is damaged, do not use again.
  3. 3, Do not reuse disposable medical devices.
  4. 4, Pay attention to the maintenance of long-term use of medical instruments. Keep the outside of the instrument (probe) clean and lubricated. Storage should be kept ventilated and dry. Pay attention to consumable parts, battery replacement. Pay attention to operational performance testing, debugging and electrical safety.
  5. 5, Pay attention to the error range of home medical equipment. Electronic thermometer, electronic sphygmomanometer, blood glucose detector and other medical electronic equipment products, the general measurement of data and the actual deviation. People should be timely and regular comparison.

A variety of simple, practical and functional new home medical measurement devices have emerged and entered the homes of ordinary people. However, in the process of using medical devices, we should pay attention to the operation of medical devices, enhance the awareness of safety and responsibility to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.

Is there a shelf life for medical devices and how to preserve home medical devices

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