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4.1.3 Recording Maintenance
As the Equipment Provider, you can record all routine maintenance and repairs
performed on the NewLife unit, including hours and dates of service.
Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the electric
outlet before you clean the unit to prevent accidental electrical shock and
burn hazard. Only your Equipment Provider or a qualified service
technician should remove the covers or service the unit.
Care should be taken to prevent the NewLife from getting wet or
allowing water to enter the unit. This can cause the unit to malfunction or
shut down, and cause an increased risk for electrical shock or burns.
Do not use liquid directly on the unit. Clean the exterior of unit and
power cord only with a mild household cleaner applied with a damp
cloth or sponge, and then wipe all surfaces dry.
4.2 Preparing for New User Use/Method of Cleaning and Infection
Control
When you remove NewLife unit from a user’s home or a facility, always dispose of the
used nasal cannula and humidifier bottle. Clean the exterior of the NewLife unit with a
soapy water solution or mild household cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge to
remove any gross debris. Do not use liquid directly on unit, and be careful not to get liquid
into the interior of the unit.
Next, following the same guidelines above, clean the exterior with either a common
chemical disinfectant or a bleach solution*, while wearing eye and skin protection. After
using the disinfecting solution, wipe entire unit with a cloth or sponge applied with water
only, then wipe dry. Make sure unit is completely dry and then retest it before you return
it to inventory.
Clean the air intake gross particle filter with warm soapy water between each user’s use.
Clean this filter at least once per week, depending on the environment, during normal
operation.
The product filter is designed to last the life of the unit. It is not necessary to change this
filter between users, even if the previous user had a communicable disease or infection.
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* The manufacturers of sodium hypochlorite products recommend various strengths of a bleach
solution for killing bacteria, etc., based on the type of germ to disinfect; however, a generally
recommended solution is ¾ cups (177mL) of household bleach per gallon (3.79 liters) of water.