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4. Maintenance
Cleaning and care in outpatient and inpatient care
4.1
4.1.1
General information
Health risks due to the handling of infectious or pathogenic germs
Infectious and pathogenic germs in the aspirate cause health risks.
Never operate the device without bacterial filter.
Replace the bacterial filter at least every 2 weeks when used exclusively for one
patient!
Wear suitable disposable gloves in doing so.
The reuse of bacterial filters for multiple patients is prohibited for hygiene and
safety reasons!
For each new patient, processing by ASSKEA GmbH or by an authorized service
partner of ASSKEA GmbH is strictly required!
After each aspiration, all components that have come into contact with the
aspirate must be cleaned, disinfected or disposed of.
The aspirate and the parts contaminated with aspirate must be disposed of
properly.
Health risks due to the handling of disinfectants
The use of appropriate protective clothing during disinfection is recommended.
Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions.
Damage of the device due to improper cleaning agents
Do not use disinfectants containing acetone. These may damage or disfigure
the housing parts as well as the secretion canister lid.
Follow the instruction for use provided by the manufacturers of the used
disinfectants, particularly concerning the compatibility with materials and
surfaces as well as the concentration information.
ASSKEA GmbH recommends `Sekusept
®
aktiv´ for immersion disinfection of
the accessories and `Incidin
®
Plus´ or `Incidin
®
Liquid´ for wipe disinfection of
the device.
