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Instructions for Use
TNI
soft Flow
50
Clinic System
4 Reprocessing
The following instructions define the procedures for cleaning and disinfecting the TNI softFlow device and
components. Follow these instructions unless the directives of your institution state other requirements.
NOTE
• Follow the cleaning and replacement cycles listed below to minimize the risk of a contamina-
tion of the device which may harm the patient.
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The manufacturer’s instructions for the cleaning/disinfecting detergent must be observed.
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Switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply before processing.
• Check all components for visible damage after cleaning/disinfection.
• Assemble the TNI softFlow components according to these instructions for use and check for
proper functioning.
• Automatic cleaning procedures must not be performed.
• Sterilization procedures must not be performed.
• Excessive use of disinfectants may damage the housing.
WARNING
• Liquids may not enter the device since they may damage the electronics assembly!
• Do not reach into the housing immediately after use. Wait until the inner parts, the heating
plate e.g., have cooled down!
4.1 Cleaning and disinfection
Choose a clean environment for the cleaning procedure. Wipe the surface the device rests on with a damp
cloth with some household cleaning agent. Wipe dry afterwards with a dry, lint-free cloth.
4.1.1 Manual cleaning
• Soak a soft, lint-free cloth in hand-hot water with a little amount of mild, household cleaning deter-
gent and wring it afterwards.
• Rub and wipe the damp cloth over the surfaces of the unit and its components and along the edges
and joints to remove visible dirt deposits and calcifications.
• Wipe dry the surfaces with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to avoid calcifications.
• If condensation forms in the applicator tube during tracheal application, disconnect the applicator
from TNI softFlow and the patient interface and allow the condensate to drain off.
4.1.2 Manual disinfection
• After cleaning, some TNI softFlow components (see 4.3 Cleaning and reprocessing cycles) must be
disinfected by manual wipe disinfection.
• The surfaces of the components must be evenly and carefully wiped with a soft, lint-free cloth soa-
ked with a disinfectant or with disinfectant wipes (see chapter 4.2 Detergents and disinfectants).
• Concerning the exposure time, please follow the instructions given by the disinfectant’s
manufacturer.
• After the exposure time, wipe dry the surfaces with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
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