When users adhere to
Alaxo’s
recommendations, the cleaning procedures provide proper stent
maintenance as well as cleaning and disinfection of installation equipment.
After inserting the stent(s) into the nose and releasing the stent(s) from the pusher rod, rinse the
insertion tube and pusher rod in
COLD
water until all attached mucus is removed. Spray the outer
surface of the insertion tube with cleaning/disinfection spray (Protosan® spray) and spray into the
end of the insertion tube. This allows the spray to coat the inside of the tube. Allow the spray to
remain for one minute, rinse with lukewarm water and let the insertion tube air dry.
After removing the stent(s) from the nose, rinse the stent(s) in lukewarm water to remove attached
mucus.
Use lukewarm running water and apply your thumb and forefinger in a stroking motion, from the
silver ball end to the end of the stent, to gently clean remaining mucus. Alternatively, a soft bristle
brush, such as a toothbrush, may be used. Caution: There is a potential for damaging the stent if the
thumb and fingers or brush is used against the grain of the stent braid.
When the stent(s) are clean, spray them with the cleaning/disinfection spray (Protosan® spray) and
allow the spray to remain for one minute. Then rinse with lukewarm water and allow stent(s) to air
dry.
To determine if the stent(s) are contaminant free, hold the stent up to a bright light and look closely at
the braided wires to see if any lint or mucus residue remains. If contaminants exist, repeat cleaning
process. The proper removal of all contaminants from the stent(s) prevents potential irritants affecting
the nasal tissues.
Storing your stents
Do not store the stent compressed in the insertion tube as this creates unnecessary load pressure on
the stent that diminishes
the stent’s
ability to reopen to its proper shape.
The recommended storage temperatures range should be above 4o C (39o F) and less than 50o C
(122o F) and should not be stored in direct sunlight.
Protosan® information
The cleaning/disinfection spray consisting of 0.1% polyhexanide / 0.1% betaine reaches
all the small surface areas because of the spray’s modified surface tension. The cleaning/disinfecting
spray ingredients possess excellent mucosa (nasal tissue) compatibility and provide a broad-spectrum
pathogen disinfectant.