Weekly; Monthly; Replacing The Air Filter; Disinfection - ResMed Stellar Series User Manual

CAUTION
•
Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over time and eventually
crack.
•
Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol or aromatic-based solutions (including all scented oils),
moisturising or antibacterial soaps to clean the air tubing or the device on a daily basis (other
than the approved cleaning agents Actichlor
®
Mikrozid AF or CaviCide
product. The use of cleaners and disinfecting solutions containing alcohol or chlorine (other than
the approved cleaning agents) is acceptable for periodic cleaning of the device, such as for
cleaning between patients or especially for service periods, but not recommended for daily use.

Weekly

1. Remove the air tubing from the device and the patient interface.
2. Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.
3. Rinse thoroughly, hang and allow to dry.
4. Reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and patient interface.
5. If the device is visibly soiled, wipe the exterior surfaces of the device and the pulse oximeter (if used)
with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Monthly

1. Wipe the exterior of the device and the pulse oximeter (if used) with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
2. Visually inspect the air filter to check if it is blocked by dirt or contains holes.

Replacing the air filter

Replace the air filter every six months (or more often if necessary).
WARNING
Do not wash the air filter. The air filter is not washable or reusable.
Refer to illustration P.
1. Remove the air filter cover from the back of the device.
2. Remove and dscard the old air filter.
3. Insert a new air filter.
4. Refit the air filter cover.

Disinfection

Disinfection of your device helps to prevent the risk of cross contamination.
Disinfect the exterior of the device, and especially the air outlet, with a damp cloth and a disinfection
solution (eg, Microzid).

Multipatient use

WARNING
•
A bacterial/viral filter is mandatory if the device is used on multiple patients.
•
In a mulitpatient use environment, you must perform the following before the device is provided
to a new patient:
Mask
Air tubing
Device
18
®
). These solutions may cause hardening and reduce the life of the
Reprocess; Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions are available from
the ResMed website, www.resmed.com/masks/sterilization. If you do not have
Internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.
Replace the air tubing. Alternatively, consult the air tubing instructions for
cleaning and disinfection information.
Disinfect the Stellar as follows:
Use an anti-bacterial cleaning/disinfectant solution such as Actichlor
(chlorine-based cleaning/disinfectant solution
™
Plus, 70% Isopropyl (Isopropanol) alcohol,
)
, 70% Isopropyl (Isopropanol)
™
Plus