#TechTipTuesday: Telemetry Systems

By Kaylee McCaffrey, Biomedical Engineering Solutions Sales Specialist 

It’s #TechTipTuesday! Welcome to our weekly series where we ask members of the biomedical community about their tips and recommendations for maintaining medical equipment. This week we’re asking, “What tips do you have when it comes to telemetry devices?” 

Maintaining/Sanitizing Telemetry Devices 

This week, we asked Gadier Rodriguez, Technician Supervisor for Avante Health Solutions, for his tips on maintaining and properly sanitizing valuable telemetry devices. Read his tips below: 

It is important to maintain your device by doing a thorough sanitizing procedure. You will want to follow the OEM recommended cleaning agents and use a lint free towel and ESD-Safe cleaning brush.

1. Start by cleaning any visible surface contamination on the exterior of the device including service ports, it is important to be careful with the connector pins to prevent any damage.
2. Next, open the battery compartment to clean the inside and remove any dirt, dust, and debris that can be built up or cause corrosion around the battery contacts.
3. After you have sanitized the device, let the device air-dry or dry with a non-lint cloth.
4. It is important to perform a mechanical inspection on the transceiver by testing any connectors, battery door opening and closing, and service buttons.
5. Finally, you will need to do a performance test on the device to verify that the device is functioning properly. You can use a patient simulator to test accordingly.

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Huge thanks to Gadier for giving us today’s tips on telemetry devices! Want to join the conversation and add your own tips? Be sure to follow me on LinkedIn and comment on today’s #TechTipTuesday post. See you next time!