Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilisation - Air Liquide New Voyage Manual De Usuario

mask are made. They may interact and cause damage (the materials are shown in section 7 - DISPOSING OF THE DEVICE AND ITS
COMPONENTS).

3 - CLEANING, DISINFECTION AND STERILISATION

Before proceeding, unplug the device and disconnect the nebuliser and tube.
If it is necessary to clean, disinfect or sterilise this medical device using a method other that given in this section, contact the
manufacturer first.
3.1 - CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STERILISING THE BASIC UNIT
3.1.1 - CLEANING THE BASIC UNIT
The basic unit (1) must not be cleaned in water as it could get inside and damage the electrical components, which would cause a safety hazard.
Clean the basic unit (1) with a soft damp cloth, with a small amount of mild (non-abrasive) detergent, if necessary.
3.1.2 - DISINFECTING THE BASIC UNIT
The basic unit can be disinfected using a soft sponge or cloth and some cold disinfectant solution (e.g. a solution containing up to 2%
sodium hypochlorite). Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure the solution is compatible with the material of which the basic unit is made. Refer to section 7 - DISPOSING OF THE DEVICE
AND ITS COMPONENTS.
3.1.3 - STERILISING THE BASIC UNIT
The basic unit (1) must not be sterilized.
3.2 - CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STERILIZING THE MEFAR2000 KIT
To prevent the risk of microbial contamination, the nebuliser and mouthpiece must be cleaned, disinfected, and if necessary sterilized,
after each treatment and before use, following the instructions carefully.
Before, cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing any of the components, disassemble them as follows:
- Remove the tube (16)
- Remove the mouthpiece (13) from the nebuliser
- Unscrew the upper section (10)
- Remove the atomiser (11)
3.2.1 - CLEANING THE MEFAR2000 KIT
The disassembled nebuliser (components 10, 11, 12) and mouthpiece (13) can be washed in water at an approximate temperature of 40 °C
with the addition of detergent (refer to the manufacturer's instructions), then rinsed in running water.
When all the parts have been cleaned, dry them with a soft cloth and place in the storage compartment.
3.2.2 - DISINFECTING THE MEFAR2000 KIT
After washing, the disassembled nebuliser (components 10, 11, 12) and mouthpiece (13) can be immersed in a cold disinfectant solution (e.g.
a solution containing up to 2% sodium hypochlorite). Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
The components of the nebuliser and the mouthpiece can be disinfected by boiling in a saucepan of water for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Make sure the components are not in direct contact with the bottom of the saucepan.
Boiling may alter the colour or appearance of the components, but this will not affect operation of the device.
3.2.3 - STERILIZING THE MEFAR2000 KIT
All components of the nebuliser (10, 11 and 12) and the mouthpiece (13) can be sterilized in an autoclave at 121 °C for at least 15 minutes
(but no more than 30 minutes), for up to 20 times.
Sterilisation is recommended before each session when the device is used in a hospital environment or by more than one patient.
3.3 - CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STERILIZING THE MASKS
To prevent the risk of microbial contamination, the masks (14, 15) can be cleaned and disinfected, and if necessary sterilised, after each
treatment and before use, following the instructions carefully.
3.3.1 - CLEANING THE MASKS
The masks can be washed in water at an approximate temperature of 40 °C with the addition of detergent (refer to the manufacturer's
instructions), then rinsed in running water.
After cleaning, dry with a soft cloth and place in the storage compartment.
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