Cleaning
23
GERMAN
10.0 Cleaning instructions for OPTINEB
®
-ir
The
OPTINEB
®
-ir
ultrasonic nebulizer must be cleaned after use with one-time
daily use or after the last inhalation in case of multiple daily inhalations. Cleaning
must in general always be carried out when changing patients. By paying careful
attention to the steps listed below, output can be maximized and the life of your
ultrasonic nebulizer can be extended.
WARNING
Always disconnect the ultrasonic nebulizer from the power supply before
cleaning.
Chemical resistance of the plastic used:
The plastic which we use has good resistance to saturated aliphatic
hydrocarbons, alcohols, diluted mineral acids, and neutral and acidic saline
solutions.
The plastic which we use is not resistant to aromatic hydrocarbons, ammonia,
amines or alkaline aqueous solutions.
Temperature resistance of the plastic used:
The plastic which we use is temperature-resistant up to 134°C.
Sterilization procedure:
The following sterilization procedure can be applied with the plastic which we
use:
Ethylene oxide gas
Superheated
steam
Hot
air
High-energy radiation (gamma and electron radiation)
10.1 Cleaning and replacement intervals of autoclaved plastic parts
Unscrew the nebulizer top piece (anti-clockwise) from the ultrasonic nebulizer.
Remove the medication cup [
A10
] (disposable item). Please also unscrew the
white Luer/Lock plug from the top piece (this plug cannot be autoclaved). Open
the filter housing and remove the inserted filter membrane [
A9.1
] (disposable
item). Now you can clean the plastic parts. Please note the aforementioned
characteristics of the plastic (chemical resistance, temperature resistance,
sterilization procedure).
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