
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
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Instructions for use Fabius plus SW 3.n
Machine cleaning and disinfection
Perform machine cleaning and disinfection with a
washer-disinfector in accordance with EN ISO
15883, preferably with a cart for anesthesia
accessories and ventilation accessories.
Procedures:
1
Strictly observe the instructions for use of the
washer-disinfector.
2
Position the parts in the basket in a stable
position. Make sure that all interior spaces and
surfaces are completely flushed and water can
drain off freely.
3
Use a suitable cleaning agent.
4
Select a suitable program, preferably
anesthesia program.
– Cleaning must be performed at 40 °C to
60 °C (104 °F to 140 °F) for at least
5 minutes.
– Thermal disinfection must be performed at
80 °C to 95 °C (176 °F to 203 °F) and with
corresponding contact time.
5
Carry out final rinsing with demineralized water.
6
Immediately remove the components from
washer-disinfector.
7
Inspect components for visible soiling and
damage. If necessary, repeat the program or
perform manual cleaning or manual
disinfection.
8
Allow components to dry thoroughly.
Visual inspection
Check all parts for damage and external wear such
as cracking, brittleness or severe hardening, and
remnants of contamination.
WARNING
Risk of device failure
If the control areas located in the valve plate
are not sufficiently dried, this may
compromise the device function or may lead
to failure of the medical device.
After cleaning, the breathing system must be
sterilized with steam until it is completely dry.
CAUTION
Risk from faulty accessories
Even reusable accessories have a limited
maximum period of use, e.g., residues from
disinfectants can attack the material in the
autoclave. Signs of external wear can show up,
e.g., cracks, deformation, discoloration, or
delamination).
If signs of external wear occur, replace the
affected accessory.
CAUTION
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
– No plasma sterilization or radiation
sterilization
– No water jets, compressed air, brushes or the
like
– No ultrasonic bath
– No hot-steam sterilization with Spirolog and
Infinity ID flow sensors
– Clean and disinfect the flow sensor in
accordance with the corresponding
instructions for use.
– For disinfecting the flow sensor use only
clean disinfectant solutions.