6 Operation and control
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Sterilization must be conducted using the following validated sterilization methods:
Pursuant to the standards of the European Union (ISO 14937 and ISO 17665-1):
Vacuum method
B cycle
(3-fold pre-vacuum)
packed
132°C (270°F)
Minimum pressure 300 kPa
Minimum sterilization time:
4 minutes
Minimum drying
time: 60 minutes
Vacuum method
B cycle
(3-fold pre-vacuum)
packed
135°C (275°F)
Minimum pressure 300 kPa
Minimum sterilization time:
3 minutes
Minimum drying
time: 60 minutes
Pursuant to U.S. and Canadian standards (ANSI AAMI ST 79):
Gravity method
N cycle
packed
132°C (270°F)
Minimum pressure 300 kPa
Minimum sterilization time:
15 minutes
Minimum drying
time: 30 minutes
Only remove the suction cannulas and cannula adapters from the sterilizer once they are completely dry.
5.6
Storage
Store the reprocessed aerosol suction in a dry, dark and cool room that is free from germs and dust.
Please observe the sterilized product’s use-by date.
6
Operation and control
The aerosol suction is not delivered in a sterile condition. It must be processed prior to being used for the first
time and reprocessed after each patient is treated in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 5.
Risk of infection
Using the product on a patient may result in it becoming contaminated. There is a risk that patients, users or third parties
may be infected.
Reprocess the aerosol suction in accordance with Chapter 5 of this user manual.
Process the aerosol suction before using it for the first time.
Reprocess the aerosol suction after treating each patient.
6.1
Positioning the headphones
1. Activate Bluetooth or the noise-cancelling function if required.
Put the protective covers over the two headphone speakers.
2. Put the headband in place to ensure that the headphones are
positioned securely.