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Maintenance
Sanitation
As soon as possible after use, the single use disposable canister, patient tubing and catheter
should be discarded according to local / regional / national requirements for the disposal of
hazardous waste materials. Clean the exterior of the SSCOR suction unit using a mild deter-
gent and clear water by dampening a clean lint free cloth. Rinse using clear water and another
damp clean lint free cloth to remove any detergent residue.
NOTE: The hydrophobic filter in the canister helps to ensure that no moisture or particulate
matter reaches the inside of the device. When fluids fill the canister, the positive (me-
chanical float) shutoff valve closes immediately, shutting the vacuum port off so as to
prevent fluid from contacting the pump. The filter has been tested by the manufacturer
(Bemis) to screen out aerosolized microorganisms and particulate matter at a bacterial
efficiency rating of 99.99% DOP. The canister also has sidewall gradation marks start-
ing at 100 ml/cc and at every 50 ml/cc up to 1200 ml/cc indicating the fill level of the
canister.
In the unlikely event that fluids may have reached the vacuum pump, read the disinfection
section. Your engineering department will have to open the unit to check the condition of the
pump.
Do not reuse any single use disposable parts; do not submerge the device into any liquid, this
will void the warranty and cause the device to malfunction.
Disinfection
Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, a smock, and face and eye protection when
handling units that are suspected to be contaminated.
Part
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Collection Canister
Disposable item, re-use not permitted. Use new canister
for each patient.
Patient Tubing
Disposable item, re-use not permitted. Use new patient
tubing for each patient.
HI-D
®
Stick
Disposable item, re-use not permitted. Use new HI-D Stick
for each patient.
Vacuum Pump
Wipe with damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. Sterilization not
permitted. Vacuum pump should be replaced if
contaminated.
Chassis
Wipe with damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. Sterilization not
permitted.
Caution:
Disconnect the unit from any power source prior to cleaning the unit.
Disinfect the unit using a mild surface disinfectant, such as a 10:1 mixture of water and bleach.
The unit is designed to suction contaminated fluids, which should be removed from the system
immediately after use. In the unlikely event that fluids may have reached the vacuum pump, your
engineering department will have to open the unit to check the condition of the pump. When
cleaning the interior of the chassis, disconnect the battery from the wiring harness. The only
forseeable way fluids may reach the vacuum pump is the filter in the canister has been compro-
mised or bypassed.
For technical assistance, call (800) 434-5211 or +1 (818) 504-4054.
