COVID-19: Cleaning instructions
In Europe and Asia we slowly receive encouraging messages that research in universities and hospitals will be picked up again after the COVID-19 outbreak. We receive a lot of questions regarding the cleaning instructions of devices, electrodes and caps.
From several customers and researchers around the world we receive questions on how to clean the amplifiers, cables and caps in a proper way so any potential spread of the Corona virus can be prevented. We understand that these guidelines and constraints are part of the ‘release plans’ to be able to pick up your research projects again and be allowed to measure on healthy subjects or patient groups.
We have written a blog about cleaning your devices and what disinfectants are allowed to use. Generally speaking, cleaning the device and patient accessories is possible when done with caution. We have tested a few disinfectants that can be used to clean out the amplifiers and parts that contact the patient. We hope this helps you in getting clearance to restart your work and you will be allowed to start measuring with our systems again.
Read the blog
Please be always aware that you should prevent at all times that water or disinfectants can enter the device as it may damage the electronics. Do not use sprays on the device itself, but use a damp cloth or paper towel is enough.
You can also find cleaning instructions for your device in the User Manual. These are available on the Support page under ‘Downloads’. Follow the link here.
If you have questions about cleaning your systems or have additional guidelines in your university or hospital, do not hesitate to contact us for additional guidance or advice.
Cleaning instructions
Message from the CEO
The European situation with the new Coronavirus COVID-19 is escalating quickly at this moment. TMSi has taken the necessary precautions, as many other companies also did. Everyone who can work from home is doing so and we have implemented the hygienic precautions as prescribed by the national government. Our operations team is present at our facility, assembling and shipping the orders our customers need from us.
Our contribution to the fight against COVID-19
Things are very different in these days of COVID-19, when compared to only a few months ago. A lot is still unknown about the virus and we are all still learning daily about its short- and long-term effects. We can imagine that many of you are involved in plans to study these effects. TMSi is ready to assist you by making these systems available at extremely favorable terms. If you have plans for a research project to investigate for example effects on the brain, or start investigation on rehabilitation of former-COVID-19 patients, or any other COVID-19 related research that involves measurement of physiological signals, make sure to contact us.
