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Injector Module Sterilizing and/or Disinfecting
If the injector module was used in the wet/humidified part of the breathing circuit,
WARNING:
it should be sterilized between each patient use.
Caution:
Do not sterilize or disinfect with the power connected.
If the injector module has been used in the dry part of the breathing circuit, the injector module should be sterilized
and/or disinfected in 70% ethyl alcohol after each patient use.
Autoclave Sterilizing the Injector Module
1. Disconnect the electrical cable and the injector tube before autoclaving.
2. Autoclave the injector module at 134° C for three minutes at 27 psig.
3. After sterilization, examine the parts.
4. Replace any broken, worn, distorted or discolored parts.
Disinfecting the Injector Module
1. Fill a container with 70% ethyl alcohol.
2. Totally submerge the injector module in the 70% ethyl alcohol for at least 30
minutes. If debris is noticed on the hot wire sensor, gently agitate the module in
the alcohol bath.
3. Remove the injector module from the liquid and drain the excess alcohol from
the module's electrical connector, injector port and inside flowmeter.
If rinsing is required, use a separate bath filled with distilled water.
Note:
4. Allow liquid to evaporate completely before using the injector module.
• Do not insert anything into the injector module throat in an effort to
Note:
remove contamination or to dry.
• If lint fibers remain wrapped around the hot wire sensor after
drying, do not use the module. Remove it from service and contact
Mallinckrodt Technical Support.
Patient circuit adapters, patient gas sample line, injector module tubing and water separator
Note:
cartridge are single-patient use items. Do not sterilize them. Dispose of all single-patient use items
in accordance with universal precautions for contamination.
Part No. 20717 Rev-01
2014-07
7-5
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