Disinfecting - Omron NE-U780 Instruction Manual

Disinfecting

Disinfecting the main unit
● Sterilization with an EOG sterilizer
Only the main unit can be sterilized with an EOG sterilizer. Do not attempt to sterilize the removable
water tank or other parts with an EOG sterilizer. Refer to the sterilizer's instruction manual and
contact the EOG sterilizer manufacturer for more information.
Note: Ethylene oxide gas (EOG) will remain on the nebulizer's rubber and plastic parts. Perform aeration (air
replacement) for an adequate interval after sterilization as determined in consultation with the EOG
sterilizer manufacturer until the parts are safe for use by humans.
● Sterilization with a low-temperature plasma sterilizer
Only the main unit can be sterilized with a low-temperature plasma sterilizer. Do not attempt to
sterilize the removable water tank or other parts with a low-temperature plasma sterilizer.
Refer to the sterilizer's instruction manual and precautionary information for more information.
Disinfecting parts
Allow the product's parts to dry after cleaning and disinfecting before reassembling the product and store in a clean location
so that the product will not become contaminated.
Different parts must be disinfected using different methods. See the "Disinfection chart". (
● Disinfection using boiling water
Parts should generally be immersed in boiling water for about 10 to 30 minutes.
Note: Some parts may become slightly discoloured over time, but this does not indicate a problem with their
material properties.
● Disinfection using a chemical disinfectant
Different disinfectants target different bacteria. For more information about the efficacy of a specific
disinfectant, see its instruction manual and precautionary information. Some disinfectants may trigger
an allergic reaction.
Although the amount of time for which parts should be immersed varies with the disinfectant being
used, a general guideline is at least 30 to
60 minutes.
Notes:
and dry them off quickly. Exercise care to store them
so as to avoid infection.
some parts may become slightly discoloured over
time. This does not indicate a problem with their
material properties.
● Using an autoclave
Refer to the sterilizer's instruction manual and precautionary information.
Parts should be placed in the autoclave for 15 minutes at a temperature of 121 °C.
Notes:
contact with the sterilizer heater or heater. Because the heater becomes hot, any parts that come into contact
with it may melt or become misshapen.
properties.
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Warning
Typical disinfectants that can be used
Disinfecting ethanol
Sodium hypochlorite: Milton (0.1 %), Purelox (0.1 %), or
equivalent product
Benzalkonium chloride: Osvan (0.1 %)
Chlorhexidine: Hibitane (0.5 %), Maskin (0.5 %)
Amphoteric Surfactant: Tego 51 (0.2 %) or equivalent
product
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