ResMed AirFit F20 Disinfection And Sterilization Manual page 3

Chemical disinfection procedures - CIDEX OPA
Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide.
Cleaning
Alconox
AirFit F20 cushion
1. Make a solution of Alconox by diluting with drinking quality water at 1%, ie, 10 g per liter, at 68-77°F (20-25°C), according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Soak the component in the solution.
3. Whilst immersed in the solution, clean with a soft bristle brush for 1 minute. Pay particular attention to all crevices and cavities.
4. Rinse by shaking vigorously in 5 liters of drinking quality water. Repeat one more time using fresh water.
Inspection / Drying
1. Inspect and if required, repeat washing until visually clean.
2. Allow the mask components to air dry out of direct sunlight.
Disinfection CIDEX OPA
1. Fully immerse and soak the disinfectable mask components for 12 minutes in a commercially available solution according to the manufacturer's instructions:
• ortho-phthalaldehyde 0.55% (eg, CIDEX OPA) at room temperature of 68-77°F (20-25°C).
2. Rinse the mask components 3 times in 5 liters of drinking quality water at 68-86°F (20-30°C) for 1 minute.
3. Allow the mask components to air dry out of direct sunlight.
Inspection
Perform a visual inspection of each mask component. If any visible deterioration of a mask component is apparent (cracking, crazing, tears etc), the mask component should be discarded and replaced.
Slight discoloration of the silicone components may occur and is acceptable.
Reassembly
Reassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide.
Packaging and storage Store in a dry, dust-free environment away from direct sunlight.
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C).
These instructions are not intended for use with the AirTouch F20 cushion.
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2 Failure to clean the mask component as indicated may result in inadequate disinfection and sterilisation.
3 Failure to adequately rinse the component may result in toxic levels of residual CIDEX OPA.
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