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Hygiene treatment
EN
6.8.2
Patient circuit (leakage ventilation)
We recommend GIGASEPT FF as disinfectant. When using GIGASEPT FF, take the same
steps as described under “6.2 Clean leakage ventilation”.
Rinse all parts thoroughly in distilled water following disinfecting. Allow the parts to dry
completely.
Allow the patient circuit to drip dry. Dry the patient circuit with the therapy device as
described in section 6.2 on page 68.
• Creased hose WM 24130 (transparent) can be washed in water at temperatures
of up to 70 °C. It may not be sterilized.
• Creased tube WM 24120 (gray) can be steam-sterilized with devices to EN 285.
Temperature: 134 °C, minimum retention time 3 minutes. Follow EN 554/
ISO 11134 with regard to validation and monitoring.
6.8.3
Patient circuit (valve ventilation)
Patient circuits with patient valve are not suitable for reuse.
Follow the enclosed instructions for use in this regard.
6.8.4
Oxygen sensor
The housing of the oxygen sensor is cleaned by wiping with disinfectant. No further
cleaning or hygiene treatment is possible. If the oxygen sensor has been used without a
bacteria filter before a change of patient, it must be replaced.
6.8.5
Accessories
To disinfect/sterilize the accessories, see the section entitled “Hygiene treatment” in the
corresponding instructions for use.
6.8.6
SpO
2
module
Sterilization of the SpO
2
module
is not permitted.
If required, e.g. following infectious diseases or unusual contamination, you can also disinfect
the housing of the SpO
2
module
and the connecting cable. We recommend terralin
®
protect
for this purpose. See also the instructions for use for the disinfectant used. We recommend
using suitable gloves (e.g. household or disposable gloves) when disinfecting.
