Maintenance
4.2.3 Hygienic cleaning and disinfection of the reusable secretion canister
Fig. 30
A
Reusable secretion canister lid
B
Overflow protection with sphere
1. Empty the reusable secretion canister and dispose of the aspirate properly.
2. Remove the sphere before performing the following cleaning instructions
EN
(fig. 30 (B)).
3. Rinse all components of the reusable secretion canister under running water.
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4. Place all components of the reusable secretion canister in a water bath at
65°C temperature for 15 minutes once a day.
5. Afterwards, rinse the components thoroughly and let them dry.
6. Reinsert the sphere according to fig. 30.
Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the canister
system every 4 weeks, if it is used and cleaned hygienically frequently and for
each new patient!
A
B
4.2.4 Disposal of the disposable liner "OneWay"
1. Separate the pre-assembled connecting tube of the disposable liner
" OneWay" at the upper end of the T-piece of the external canister "Bag".
2. Remove the disposable liner "OneWay" from the reusable external canister
"Bag".
3. Dispose of the disposable liner "OneWay" incl. the suction tube in a proper
manner (please refer to chapter 6.3 "Disposal").
4.2.5 Hygienic cleaning of the external canister "Bag"
Please note the respectively applicable hygiene instructions.
Unless otherwise directed, please follow these steps:
1. Rinse the external canister "Bag" under running water.
2. Place the external canister "Bag" in a water bath at 65 °C temperature for
15 minutes once a day.
3. Subsequently rinse the external canister "Bag" thoroughly and allow it to dry.
Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the external
canister "Bag" every 12 month, if it is used and cleaned frequently and for
each new patient.