Cleaning, Disinfection, Reprocessing; Basic Instructions - Fahl NEBUSTEAM Mode D'emploi

5.0 CLEANING, DISINFECTION, REPROCESSING

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If the device is to be used for another patient, professional
reprocessing at the manufacturer's establishment or at
an authorised specialist company in accordance with the
Medical Devices Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV), the
Medical Devices Act (MPG) and the Federal Association
for Medical Technology (BV-Med) guideline is required.
CAUTION!
The inhalation device is a single-patient product and
may only be used for one patient, since otherwise there
is a risk of infection due to viruses, bacteria or germs.
Infections can cause the spread of life-threatening
diseases. Following inhalation, the device and
accessories must be cleaned and disinfected. This can
minimise the risk of infection. This inhalation device
can be reprocessed for reuse by another patient. When
doing this, observe the instructions in this regard
provided in the instructions for use, particularly in
Section 6. (Maintenance / reprocessing for reuse in
other patient). The manufacturer accepts no liability
for unauthorised and incorrect reprocessing of this
device by external companies!
5.1

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

The inhalation device must be cleaned in accordance with
the following cleaning and maintenance instructions.
The following instructions are the result of long years of
experience. Shorter cycles may be required, depending on
the application and the users' experience.
• A regular visual inspection of the device for external
damage and contamination is indispensable.
• Depending on the use of the device, e.g. for nursing
purposes, additional protective measures must be taken
before beginning inhalation, to ensure that the safety of
the patient, the user and third parties is not jeopardised.
For example, hands should be thoroughly disinfected.
• Disconnect the power supply cable from the device
before cleaning.
• The cleaning measures described do not replace the
respective regulations valid for the establishment!
• Observe the instructions for use of the manufacturers of
the disinfectants, particularly the information regarding
concentration and material compatibility.
• Surface disinfection of the device should only be
performed with the agents specified by the manufacturer,
in order to avoid damage to the device.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEVICE
Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock.
Prior to cleaning and disinfection, pull the mains plug out of the wall socket.
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CAUTION!
• Some disinfectant
components and connecting tubes somewhat. This
has no impact on the properties of the materials
though.
• Basically, the reprocessing instructions given in Section
6 must be observed when the device is used for another
patient.
• The inhalation device and the accessories must be
stored under hygienic conditions!
CAUTION!
• The device must be disconnected from the mains
for cleaning!
• Never clean the entire device under running water!
• During cleaning and disinfection, make sure that
no cleaning or disinfectant agents enter the steam
tank!
• The instructions specified in the instructions for
use must be observed, particularly as regards the
recommended agents.
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