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5.1
General information on cleaning and
disinfection
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Set main switch of the ATMOS C 21 / C 31 to OFF prior
to cleaning and disinfection!
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The described action relating to cleaning and disinfection
resp. sterilisation do not substitute the relevant
instructions which must be adhered to prior to operation!
• For disinfection, you may use all listed surface and
instrument disinfectants.
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Always observe the concentration specifications and
instructions by the respective manufacturer!
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Do not
use
- Disinfectants which contain organic or inorganic acids
or bases as they could cause corrosion damage.
- Disinfectants containing chloramides or phenol
derivatives, since these may cause stress cracks in
the material used for the housing of the unit.
5.1.1 Cleaning the unit surface
• The surfaces of the ATMOS C 21 / C 31 are resistant
against all listed surface disinfectants.
• Wipe the unit surface with a cloth moistened with a
cleaning or disinfecting solution.
• Wipe dry the device surface, the surface edges may not
be wet for a longer period.
5.1.2 Cleaning "application parts"
• "Application parts" comprise:
All single components or assemblies which come into
contact with the patient and might get contaminated:
- Secretion canister,
- Secretion hose,
- Nozzles of medicament sprayers,
- Politzer olives and adapters.
• All application parts can be disinfected using the
recommended instrument disinfecting solution (see
chapter 5.2).
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All application parts which are exposed to direct contact
with the patient during treatment are to be exchanged or
cleaned immediately for hygienic reasons.
5.1.3 Secretion canister (without autom.
secretion canister evacuation), bacterial
filter and suction hose
At the end of every working-day,
following parts must be
cleaned and disinfected
:
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Secretion canister with lid system and bacterial filter:
- Detach all hose connections carefully on the lid
system and take secretion canister out carefully to
prevent spills and contamination of the area.
Dispose of secretions properly.
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Grip lid system firmly, open lid of filter housing by
turning in anti-clockwise direction.
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With bacterial filter plate or integrated bacterial filter:
Remove filter and dispose it of.
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With external bacterial filter: To open the bacterial
filter cover please turn it. Remove filter and dispose
it of.
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After cleaning a new filter must be inserted (with
bacterial filter plate: smooth side down). See chapter
6.1.
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The bacterial filter is a disposable and must be
disposed of. The bacterial filter must be exchanged at
least once a day.
• Suction system and hose attachment:
- After every use, rinse out the suction system by
drawing in a small amount of irrigating fluid (e.g.
Special cleanser for suction systems 080.0006.0,
dosage: 10 ml to 1 l water).
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Keeps the suction hoses from becoming sticky or
clogged.
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Suction capacity is limited by the 1.25 l secretion canister.
Therefore, do not use more than 1 l rinsing liquid and
subsequently evacuate the canister.
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Replace the filter.
5.1.4 Secretion canister and electrodes
(automatic evacuation of secretion canister)
• The secretion canister should be removed and cleaned
once every week.
- During the cleaning of the canister the cover has to
be pulled off and rinsed thoroughly under running
water. Use the disinfectants mentioned in chapter
5.2 for disinfection. Before the canister is assembled
again, the electrodes in the cover should be cleaned
using a wet cloth.
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Mistake in polarity not possible!
5.1.5 Storage canister for ear irrigation system
(option, only ATMOS C 31)
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Before cleaning the storage canister, switch off the unit
otherwise the canister could get too hot, if there is no
liquid inside.
• Empty the storage canister and the hose system every
evening via the irrigation handle. The remaining fluid can,
for example, be removed with the suction system.
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To avoid a contamination of the storage canister please
use a disinfected suction attachment.
• A measuring of the total number of germs must be
performed at regular intervals. If there is a considerable
increase in germs between storage canister and irrigation
handle a biofilm removing procedure and a special
disinfection of the hose system must be effected by an
ATMOS service technician.
5.0 Cleaning and care
