Cleaning and Maintenance
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 235
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Note: For cleaning/disinfection instructions for the
reusable suction bottle, refer to its
Instructions for Use.
Note: For cleaning/disinfection instructions for the
suction regulator, refer to its Instructions for
Use.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Guidelines
Applies to inhalation anesthetic machines after use
with all patients. Governmental regulations must be
observed in those cases where patients have
notifiable diseases.
Material properties have been taken into account in
the specified cleaning/disinfection instructions.
Correct functioning of the anesthesia machine is not
impaired by the recommended measures. They can
be incorporated into the hospital's own hygiene
schedules.
Follow the institution’s policies regarding specific
methods and agents for cleaning and sterilization,
subject to the criteria listed below. Determination of
the need and frequency of sterilization of any
particular component is the responsibility of the
institution.
Sterilization procedures should be performed
according to procedures established by the
institution, following the specific instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the sterilizing equipment or
agent to be used. Such policies, procedures, and
instructions should ultimately be consistent with
established principles of clinical microbiology and
infection control.
Proper Cleaning/Disinfection
Sequence
If equipment parts are to be cleaned by hand, they
must always be disinfected first for personal
protection.
When equipment parts are to be cleaned and
disinfected by machine, they should always be
cleaned first and then disinfected.