2.8.1 Preparation
• Disconnect the nebulizer unit from the
control cable, and remove the nebulizer
unit, T-piece and adapters from the
ventilator circuit, mask or mouthpiece.
2.8.2 Wiping and discarding
• Wipe the control cable with a damp cloth.
Do not autoclave.
• Check for exposed wiring, damaged
connectors, or other defects and replace if
any are visible.
Note: In case of more contaminated
surfaces, use ethyl alcohol (70%).
2.8.3 Disinfection procedure
Cleaning
• Disassemble the nebulizer unit and adapters
into individual components.
• Remove the filler cap from nebulizer unit.
• Clean all parts with warm water and mild
liquid detergent.
• Rinse all parts in sterile water.
• Shake excess water from parts and allow
parts to air dry.
Washer-disinfector
Two different washing cycles are validated for
the Aerogen Pro nebulizer:
• Liquid alkaline cleaner (diluted as per
manufacturer instruction) and mains water.
Load the components in the
washer-disinfector.
-
- Pre-rinse the components for 3 minutes.
- Clean the components with liquid alkaline
cleaner at 55 °C (131 °F) for 10 minutes.
- Rinse for 1 minute.
- Rinse using thermal disinfection cycle at
93 °C (199.4 °F) for 10 minutes.
• Mains water and without the use of a
detergent.
Load the components in the
washer-disinfector.
-
- Wash components for 10 minutes at 91
°C (195.8 °F).
- Drain the machine for 40 seconds.
- Rinse at 90 °C (194 °F) for 1 minute.
- Drain the machine for 40 seconds.
- Rinse at 90 °C (194 °F) for 1 minute.
- Drain the machine for 40 seconds.
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