Reprocessing Fabius family
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Reprocessing
Safety information
Correct reprocessing
WARNING
Risk due to improperly reprocessed products
Reusable products must be reprocessed, oth-
erwise there is an increased risk of infection.
– Follow the infection prevention policies
and reprocessing regulations of the
health-care facility.
– Follow the national infection prevention
policies and reprocessing regulations.
– Use validated procedures for reprocess-
ing.
– Reprocess reusable products after every
use.
– Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning agents, disinfectants, and repro-
cessing devices.
CAUTION
Risk due to faulty products
Signs of wear, e.g., cracks, deformation, discolor-
ation, or peeling, may occur with reprocessed
products.
Check the products for signs of wear. Replace
them if necessary.
WARNING
Risk of failure of flow measurement
Improper reprocessing and soiling, such as
deposits or particles, can damage the flow
sensor:
– No machine cleaning or disinfection of the
sensor insert
– No plasma sterilization or radiation steril-
ization
– No water jets, compressed air, brushes or
the like when cleaning the sensor insert
– No ultrasonic bath
– Clean and disinfect the flow sensor in ac-
cordance with the corresponding instruc-
tions for use.
– For disinfecting the flow sensor use only
clean disinfectant solutions.
WARNING
Risk of fire
Residual vapors of easily flammable disinfec-
tants (e.g., alcohols) and deposits that were
not removed during reprocessing can ignite
when the flow sensor is in use.
– Ensure particle-free cleaning and disinfec-
tion.
– After disinfection, allow the flow sensor to
air for at least 30 minutes.
– Before inserting the flow sensor check for
visible damage and soiling, such as resid-
ual mucus, medication aerosols, and parti-
cles.
– Replace flow sensors when damaged,
soiled, or not particlefree.
