Philips Respironics V60, User Manual

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Chapter 10. Care and maintenance
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, power down the ventilator and
disconnect it from AC power before cleaning, disinfecting, or servicing it.
WARNING: This product consists of devices that may contain mercury, which must be
recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
(Within this system, the backlight lamps in the monitor display contain
mercury.)
WARNING: Before performing maintenance procedures, disconnect the ventilator from the
patient, shut it down, and disconnect it from AC power. All operator
maintenance must be performed with the patient off the ventilator. Failure to do
so can result in electric shock to the patient and operator.
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to comply with the information provided
in this chapter.
NOTE: Cleaning and disinfection are most effective if soiling is not allowed
to dry on a medical device.
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NOTE: Disinfection is most effective on medical devices that were previously
cleaned.
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NOTE: For all V60/V60 Plus hardware accessories recommended by Philips,
follow the cleaning and disinfection guidelines in this chapter. For
multi-patient interface and circuit accessories, consult the product
instructions for use. For single patient use accessories, no cleaning
and disinfection is needed.
To ensure the safety and reliability of your ventilator, follow these maintenance
procedures along with your own institutional policies for cleaning, disinfecting,
and maintaining equipment. All the procedures in this manual are intended to
be performed by the operator. For further maintenance, contact your service
representative.
1. Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and
Labeling Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, 2015. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)