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3. Mix 2 drops of dish soap in 250ml warm (35-45 °C / 95-113 °F) drinking
water. Do not use boiling water since this may damage the speaking valve.
4. Put the speaking valve in speaking mode and place the speaking valve in
the mixture for 15 minutes (Fig. 20).
5. Rinse the speaking valve on both sides in warm (35-45 °C / 95-113 °F)
drinking water for 15 seconds (Fig. 21). In order to reach all parts of the
speaking valve, be sure that it is switched between speaking and locked
mode a couple of times during rinsing.
6. Inspect the device regarding mucus and debris residues. Repeat the steps
above if necessary.
7. After cleaning, place the speaking valve in speaking mode on clean gauze
and leave it to air-dry for at least 2 hours (Fig. 23). When the speaking valve
is completely dry, it can either be used again or be placed in a clean, closed
container for storage.
Caution: Do not use the speaking valve until it is completely dry. Inhalation
of disinfectant fumes can cause severe coughing and irritation of the airways.
Disinfection of the speaking valve
Disinfection might be needed if the speaking device looks dirty or there
has been a risk of contamination. A risk of contamination could exist if the
device has been dropped on the floor or if it has been in contact with a pet,
someone with a respiratory infection, or any other gross contamination. Then
the device should be both cleaned and disinfected before use. If disinfection
is needed first clean the device as described above and then disinfect by using
the following procedure:
1. First follow the cleaning procedure as described in section "Cleaning"
above , without step 7. After cleaning, put the speaking valve in speaking
mode and submerge it for 10 minutes either in ethanol 70% or isopropyl
alcohol 70% (Fig. 22).
Caution: Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide.
2. After cleaning and disinfection, put the speaking valve on a clean gauze and
leave it to air-dry for at least 2 hours (Fig. 23). Make sure that the speaking
valve is in speaking mode.
3. When the speaking valve is completely dry, it can either be used again or
placed in a clean, closed container for storage.
Caution: Do not use the speaking valve until it is completely dry. Inhalation
of disinfectant fumes can cause severe coughing and irritation of the airways.
2.3 Storage instructions
When not in use, clean and disinfect the speaking valve as described above
and then store it in a clean and dry container at room temperature. Protect
from direct sunlight.
2.4 Device lifetime
The Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice Speaking Valve can be used for a maximum
of 6 months as long as it is intact and functions as intended. Usage beyond
this time may lead to improper valve function, e.g., delayed closing and/or
opening, air leaks and increased closing sound, and/or other changes in the
function due to device ageing.
The HME cassette is for single use.
2.5 Disposal
Always follow medical practice and national requirements regarding biohazards
when disposing of a used medical device.
2.6 Accessories
Caution: Use only original components. Other accessories may cause product
malfunction.
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