Vacuson 18
Operating Instructions, Vacuson 18, Art. No. 31790, V06/14
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8
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
The following points in particular are important with regard to caring for the material:
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Perform cleaning, disinfection and sterilization after every treatment!
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Always autoclave the material in sterilization packaging.
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Make sure that sterilization packaging is no more than 80% filled.
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Autoclave the material at 135°C for at least 5 minutes.
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If sterilized material is not used immediately, the material packaging must be labeled with the
sterilization date.
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Nouvag AG recommends including a sterility indicator.
8.1
Control unit
The control unit does not come into contact with the patient.
Wipe the housing using micro-biologically tested surface disinfectant or a 70% isopropyl solution. Don’t
perform spray cleaning or spray disinfection, the device is not sealed accordingly.
8.2
Secretion jar and jar lid
Clean secretion jar and secretion jar lid from debris and soiling. Use a clean, damp cloth and/or an appropri-
ate brush with disinfection agent.
1.
Attention, it’s important to use a disinfection agent compatibel with polycarbonate.
2.
Pack secretion jar and secretion jar lid in individual packaging for sterile items (siehe DIN 58953).
3.
Autoclave wrapped secretion jar and secretion jar lid
at 135°C for at least 5 minutes*
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4.
A drying cycle must be added in case of autoclaves without a post-vacuum function. Allow secretion jar
and secretion jar lid to dry in the bag for at least one hour at room temperature with the paper side
facing upwards.
If sterilized secretion jar and secretion jar lid is not used immediately after sterilization, the material
packaging must be labeled with the sterilization date. Including a sterility indicator is recommended.
* Temperature exposure times are based on country-specific guidelines and standards.
8.3
Bacteria filter
The bacteria filter located on top of the Vacuson pump is a one way product and cannot be cleaned or
sterilized.
A periodical replacement of the bacteria filter is recommended after 8 hours of use, but definitely after it
came into contact with foam or infectious material.
After contact with watery solutions the bacteria filter locks down, because of its hydrophobic characteris-
tic, to protect the pump from cloaking. Hence the further operation of the pump is not possible. The
bacteria filter has to be replaced.
