5 When the equipment is clean and dry, reconnect the patient circuit and any
accessories that was disconnected during the cleaning.
8.1.2 Air Pathway Disinfection
The table below lists the parts that might get contaminated by exhaled gases or bodily
fluids during normal use or single fault condition.
Condition Parts
With bacteria filter
• Patient circuit
• Bacteria filter
Without bacteria filter
• Patient circuit
• Patient air outlet
• Air bypass unit/humidifier
• Blower unit
• Air inlet filters and filter holder
In case of contamination, the internal air pathways of the Vivo 2 may be disinfected up
to 5 times by a maximum 60 minute long validated ozone gas process.
Low resistance bacteria filter, if used, should be replaced every 24 hours.
8.1.3 Clean the Patient Circuit
CAUTION!
The cleaning and replacement intervals should be established by the care provider,
based on the care provider’s infection control procedures and the instructions from
the patient circuit’s manufacturer.
Check the patient circuit regularly for damage. In case of damage, replace the circuit.
The patient circuit should be cleaned and replaced in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions, or by the care provider’s instructions if additional cleaning or
other replacement intervals are prescribed.
8.2 Clean and Replace Patient Air Inlet Filters
The Vivo 2 patient air inlet filters are located inside a magnetic filter holder at the back
of the ventilator. The table below describes the filters and their minimum maintenance
intervals.
110 Cleaning and Maintenance
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