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3.Cleaning, Sanitization, Disinfection and Sterilization
Careful cleaning of the unit is extremely important to ensure long life and proper operation.
3.1 - Cleaning - Irrigator compressor body
To clean use only a damp cloth and an antibacterial detergent (non-abrasive and solvent free).
WARNING: The irrigator compressor body is not protected against the penetration of liquids; never wash it under running
water or by soaking.
3.2 - NASAL ADAPTORS, SEPARATOR, ATOMISER and NEBULISER BODY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
COMPRESSOR BODY
After use, remove the nasal adaptor (1a-1b-1c), the separator(2),and the atomiser (3)and unscrew the nebuliser
body(4). Then clean the above parts performing the following operations:
3.3 - Sanitization: The above parts can be sanitised choosing one of these methods: a) in warm (approximately 40° C)
drinking water with mild dishwashing liquid (non abrasive) or in the dishwasher with hot cycle. b) by soaking in a 60%
water -to 40% white vinegar solution. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with drinking water; b) by boiling in water for 20
minutes; preferably use demineralised or distilled water to avoid scale deposition.
3.4 - Drying: After sanitization shake the accessories vigorously and place them on a paper towel, or alternatively, dry
them with a jet of hot air (e.g. using a hair dryer).
Reassemble the nasal irrigator as shown in the drawing on page 8
3.5 - Disinfection: The accessories that can be disinfected are (1a-1b-1c-2-3-4)
The disinfection procedure described in this paragraph is to be performed before using the accessories and is
effective only if all the prescriptions herein are met and all the components involved are previously sanitized.
The disinfectant to be used must be of electrolytic oxidizing chlorine type, (active ingredient: sodium hypochlorite),
specific for disinfection and is available in all pharmacies.
Procedure:
- Fill a container, suitable to contain all the individual components to be disinfected, with a solution of drinking water
and disinfectant, while respecting the proportions indicated on the packaging of the disinfectant itself.
- Completely immerse each individual component in the solution, taking care to avoid the formation of air bubbles in
contact with the components. Leave the components immersed for the period of time indicated on the packaging
of the disinfectant, and associated with the concentration chosen to prepare the solution.
- Remove the components now disinfected and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm drinking water.
- After disinfection shake the accessories vigorously and place them on a paper towel, or alternatively, dry them with
a jet of hot air (e.g. using a hair dryer).
- Dispose of the solution as recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer.
3.6 - Sterilization: The accessories that can be sterilized are (2-3-4)
The sterilization procedure described in this paragraph is effective only if all the prescriptions herein are met, all the
components involved are previously sanitized and the procedure itself is validated according to ISO 17665-1 rule.
Unit: Steam sterilizer with fractionated vacuum and overpressure according to EN 13060 rule.
Procedure: Package each component to be treated in sterile barrier system or packaging complying with EN 11607
rule. Place the packed components in the steam sterilizer.
Run the sterilization cycle according to the instructions manual of the device, selecting a temperature of 134° C and
a duration of 10 minutes.
Storage: Store sterilized components as per instructions of the sterile barrier package or system chosen.
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