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Lifespan of suction
jars
The jar of secretions must be discarded after 30 sterilisation cycles or 5 years of use from the
date of first use.
DANGER
Risk of infection due to spillage during cleaning process. Possible transmission of life
threatening infections. Always use suitable PPE and disinfectants as stipulated by hospital
regulations and the relevant authorities.
8.6.
Disinfection and/or sterilisation of the OB-J suction jar and silicone tube
For cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilisation of the suction jar (and silicone tubing) follow the instructions in chapter §
8.2. Cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilisation of the OB-J FA suction jar and silicone tubing.
Please refer to the cleaning and disinfection plan on the following pages.
REUSABLE PARTS
Reusable parts can be disinfected and/or sterilised.
DISINFECTION
CYCLE
WARNINGS
•
Do not spray liquids onto the suction unit. Always clean the device with the suction
inlet closed. Put on a tape or leave the jar connected
.
•
Do not use aldehyde and/or amine-based disinfectants to prevent discolouration.
•
Before proceeding with disinfection, make sure you have the appropriate substances and
the right instructions for using them.
•
Use only disinfectants for cleaning medical devices. Before applying them to the surface
of the device and the container collection device, check in a small area for damage.
•
If substances have been aspirated that are seriously contaminated with specific
infections, refer to the instructions of the healthcare professional.
•
Consult qualified personnel in hospitals and clinics. Check for specific disinfection and
cleaning plans and/or protocols for these devices.
STERILISATION
CYCLE
WARNINGS
•
NEVER STERILISE THE SERRES® DISPOSABLE BAG.
•
Never sterilise devices or parts that have not been previously cleaned.
•
Do not place any weight on the parts during the sterilisation cycle.
•
Always observe the maximum limits for temperature, pressure and duration during the
autoclave cycle (temperature: 121° C, pressure: 200 kPa, maximum time 15-20 minutes).
•
Cleaning and/or sterilisation should only be carried out by qualified personnel.
•
Replace the jar of secretion if it is cracked, fissured or even partially broken.
•
After assembling the suction jar, check that the lid is fitted correctly to prevent vacuum
leakage and spillage of liquids and fluids.
•
Follow the instructions provided by the autoclave manufacturer.
8.7.
Assembling the suction jar with the SERRES® disposable bag
Remove a new disposable bag from the packaging,
extend it by hand and insert it into the suction jar as
shown in the figure opposite.
Press it all the way into the jar.
