4. STORAGE
• Reattach the
NEBULIZER CUP
• Reattach the
• Nebulizer components should be stored together (with tubing) in a dry, dust-free place avoiding
continuous exposure to direct sunlight.
5. HOSPITAL INSTRUCTIONS (For Multiple Patient Re-Use)
If the nebulizer will be used for multiple patients, it must be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between
patients and before first use. The EZ Twist
patients.
The following are the cleaning and disinfectant procedures exclusively for qualified medical specialists
familiar with the hygiene requirements in hospitals and medical practices validated by Trudell Medical
International according to DIN EN 17664. If different sterilization procedures are used, particular care
should be taken to ensure they are suitable for cleaning or disinfecting medical products and that they
satisfy the requirements for material resistance.
CAUTION - Ensure nebulizer components are allowed to air dry thoroughly between cleaning steps.
Condensation or residual wetness can present an increased risk through the growth of bacteria.
5.1 CLEANING/DISINFECTION
CAUTION - Clean and disinfect immediately after use with a single patient. Clean, disinfect and sterilize
before every change in patient.
5.1.1 RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: MECHANICAL CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
• Prepare the nebulizer as described in Section 1 'Preparation'.
• Place the nebulizer components (excluding tubing) in the washer disinfector in a manner that they can
be cleaned most effectively.
• Select the Vario TD program.
• Following thermal disinfection, remove nebulizer components from washer disinfector and shake to
remove excess water.
• Allow to air dry thoroughly prior to continuing to sterilization.
• The effectiveness of this procedure has been proven using a Miele mechanical washer disinfector with
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Neodisher
Mediclean forte 0.5% and Neodisher
equipment used for thermal disinfection should conform to DIN EN ISO 15883.
5.1.2 RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: MANUAL CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
CAUTION: The AEROECLIPSE* XL BAN (and its accessories) are not suitable for treatment with
disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium compounds. Quaternary ammonium compounds tend
to become concentrated in plastic materials, which can cause incompatibility reactions in patients.
• Prepare the nebulizer as described in Section 1 'Preparation'.
• Place the nebulizer components (excluding tubing) in a solution of Korsolex
and approximately 50°C warm water and clean thoroughly with a brush. This process should take
approximately 5 minutes.
• Next, place the nebulizer components (excluding tubing) in a disinfectant solution of Korsolex
4% for 15 minutes.
• Thoroughly rinse the nebulizer components under hygienically tested water, shake to remove excess
water and leave to air dry thoroughly on a clean, dry and absorbent surface.
NEBULIZER
TOP, making sure to line up the
and gently hand tighten until a stop is detected.
MOUTHPIECE
to the device with the
WHITE CYLINDER
EXHALATION VALVE
TUBING
cannot be reprocessed and must be replaced between
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Z for neutralization (Dr. Weigert, Hamburg). The
STEM
with the
of the
facing down.
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EndoCleaner 0.5%
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