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Cleaning and care in the homecare area
4.2
4.2.1
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!
Prior to passing the device on to another patient resp. to other persons,
processing by ASSKEA GmbH or by an authorized service partner of ASSKEA
GmbH is strictly required! For that purpose observe the information regarding
the further use of the device (see section 4.3).
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 resp. damages of the device due to the handling of disinfectants
If you have the possibility to use disinfectants, please observe the information
in section 4.1. Otherwise please follow the indications of section 4.2.2 resp.
4.2.5!
4.2.2
Cleaning of the surface of the device
Clean the surfaces of the device regularly.
The device can be wiped with a damp, lint-free cloth. Repeated cleaning procedures may result in
minor discolorations of the plastic components of the housing. However these do not affect the
function of the device.
If the interior of the device comes into direct contact with liquids or solids, the
device must be inspected by ASSKEA GmbH or by a service partner authorized by
ASSKEA GmbH.
