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2.3 Institutional Cleaning & Disinfection
Institutional Cleaning Prior to Disinfection
Clean Sunset Heated CPAP Tube before first use and daily during use.
1. Disconnect Heated CPAP Tube from CPAP machine and mask.
2. Thoroughly rinse inside and outside of Heated CPAP Tube with cold tap
water to remove excess soil.
3. Gently wash Heated CPAP Tube using an institutionally approved
enzymatic cleaning solution and a soft bristle brush to remove
contaminants.
Caution: Be sure all hard to reach surfaces, corners and crevices
have been thoroughly cleaned.
4. Thoroughly rinse Heated CPAP Tube by submersing in clean water and
vigorously agitating. Repeat as necessary until all residue has been
removed.
5. With connector cuffs directed downward, toward the floor, gently tap
connector cuffs to remove excess water.
6. Hang Heated CPAP Tube with connector cuffs directed downward,
toward the floor, for drying.
7. Allow Heated CPAP Tube to air dry.
8. Visually inspect Heated CPAP Tube for cleanliness. Repeat cleaning
process if not visually clean.
9. Inspect Heated CPAP Tube for damage or wear. Discard and replace if
necessary.
Institutional Disinfection
The disinfection procedures described below are recommended for a
maximum of 60 cycles.
Thermal Disinfection (Pasteurization)
Immerse Heated CPAP Tube in 75°C ± 2°C (167°F) water bath for 30
minutes.
Chemical Disinfection
Immerse device completely in CIDEX® OPA, filling all lumens and
eliminating air pockets, in CIDEX® OPA Solution for a minimum
of 12 minutes at 20°C (68°F) or higher to destroy all pathogenic
microorganisms. Remove device from the solution and rinse
thoroughly following the rinsing instructions on next page.
