Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization; Control Unit And Vario Pedal; Secretion Jar And Jar Lid; Bacteria Filter - Nouvag Vacuson 60 LP Bedienungsanleitung

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Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization

The following points in particular are important with regard to caring for the material:
● Perform cleaning, disinfection and sterilization after every treatment!
● Always autoclave the material in sterilization packaging.
● Make sure that sterilization packaging is no more than 80% full.
● Always autoclave the material at 135°C for at least 5 minutes.
● If sterilized material is not used immediately, the material packaging must be labeled with the
sterilization date.
● Nouvag AG recommends including a sterility indicator.
8.1

Control unit and Vario Pedal

Control unit and Vario Pedal do not come into contact with the patient.
Wipe the outside using micro-biologically tested surface disinfectant or a 70% isopropyl solution. The front plate of
the control unit is sealed for this purpose and can be wiped clean.
8.2

Secretion jar and jar lid

The reprocessing instructions for the secretion jar and jar lid is provided in the operating instructions delivered with
the secretion jar.
8.3

Bacteria filter

The bacteria filter located on top of the Vacuson pump is a one way product and cannot be cleaned or sterilized.
A periodical replacement of the bacteria filter is recommended after 8 hours of use, but definitely after it came into
contact with foam or infectious material.
After contact with watery solutions the bacteria filter locks down, because of its hydrophobic characteris-
tic, to protect the pump from cloaking. Hence the further operation of the pump is not possible, the bacte-
ria filter has to be replaced.
8.4

Quiver

Clean quiver from debris and soiling. Use a clean, damp cloth and/or an appropriate brush with disinfection agent.
1. Attention, it's important to use a disinfection agent compatibel with polycarbonate.
2. Pack quiver in individual packaging for sterile items (siehe DIN 58953).
3. Autoclave wrapped quiver at 135°C for at least 5 minutes*.
4. A drying cycle must be added in case of autoclaves without a post-vacuum function. Allow quiver to dry in the
bag for at least one hour at room temperature with the paper side facing upwards.
If sterilized quiver is not used immediately after sterilization, the material packaging must be labeled with the
sterilization date. Including a sterility indicator is recommended.
* Temperature exposure times are based on country-specific guidelines and standards.
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