Hoffrichter 5CPD10, User Manual

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102 Chapter 8: Cleaning and Disinfection
Using the device for more than one patient
If the device is intended for use by more than one patient (e.g., operation in clinics), a
suitable bacterial filter (e.g. Medisize Barr-vent S) should be used continuously to pro-
tect the device from contamination by human pathogens. The bacterial filter must be
changed daily.
Risk of infection due to germs!
•
If the device has not been continuously protected by a bacterial
filter, it may be contaminated with pathogenic germs. If the
device is used by another patient, the patient could become
infected with these germs.
Ö Protect the device continuously using a bacterial filter.
Ö Thoroughly clean and disinfect the device between use by
different patients to ensure it is free of pathogenic germs.
Ö If in doubt, always assume that the device is contami-
nated, and has to be hygienically reconditioned accord-
ing to the hygienic concept.
Ö If contamination with multi-resistant pathogens (e.g.
MRSA) is suspected, the device must be packaged with
the appropriate labelling and disinfected accordingly.
•
Accessories and consumable materials (e.g. tubes, mask etc.)
can be contaminated with human pathogens. If they are
used by another patient, the patient could become infected
with these germs.
Ö Accessories and consumable materials labelled as “single
use”
may only be used once for one patient.
Ö Accessories and consumable materials labelled as “sin-
gle patient use” may only be used for one patient and
must be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.