5
REPROCESSING IN PROFESSIONAL
HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
Dry the connection tubing after each use [see: Connection
tubing, page 37].
5.1 Reprocessing cycles
Single patient use
Nebuliser excluding
connection tubing and
accessories (e.g.
masks)
– Clean immediately after every use
– Disinfect once per week
Before a change of patient
Nebuliser excluding
connection tubing but
including accessories
(e.g. mask)
– Cleaning
– Disinfection
– Sterilisation
Connection tubing
Mechanical cleaning with disinfection
5.2 Processing limits
Nebuliser and accessories,
disinfection
300 reprocessing cycles,
max. 1 year
Nebuliser and accessories,
sterilisation
100 reprocessing cycles,
max. 1 year
Connection tubing
50 reprocessing cycles,
max. 1 year
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