Cleaning And Care; General Advice; Cleaning Of The Device Surface; Cleaning Of The Shoulder Strap - Atmos S 042 NPWT Operating Instructions Manual

5.0

Cleaning and care

5.1

General advice

Handling of the negative pressure unit determines to a large extent its reliability and safety.
The hygiene measures are necessary measures for the protection of patients and users, and to
maintain functional reliability of the vacuum unit.
Clean and disinfect the surface of the negative pressure unit acc. to the procedure which
applies to other electronic non-submersible medical products.
Prior to cleaning please remove the power cable, power supply unit and charging plug from
the device.
The described action relating to cleaning and disinfection resp. sterilisation do not substitute
the relevant instructions which must be adhered to prior to operation!
Some disinfectants could cause discolouring to some of the plastic parts. Prevent liquids from
penetrating the device.
Please observe the operating instructions for use prescribed by the manufacturers of disin-
fectants. Pay attention regarding their concentration suitability for use and the contact time.
Do not use
- Disinfectants which contain organic or inorganic acids or bases as they could cause corro-
sion damage.
- Disinfectants containing chloramides or phenol derivatives, since these may cause stress
cracks in the material used for the housing of the unit.
• Always wear disposable gloves for any work you perform.
• For disinfection all the surface disinfectants which are stated in chapter 5.4 „Recommended
disinfectants" are suitable.
• Prior to cleaning the device please remove and dispose of all disposable parts like secretion
canister, dressing and hoses.
• When the device is used on another patient, all parts which come into contact with the suction
material must be disposed of (secretion canister, hoses and dressing kits).
• We recommend that you always document all maintenance work and exchange of parts in
writing.
5.2

Cleaning of the device surface

Prior to using the device on a new patient the complete device surface must always be cleaned
with a damp (not wet) cloth and disinfected with a surface disinfection solution. It is important
that disinfectant does not enter the device. Do not use a spray disinfectant directly on the device,
but spray it on a cloth (only damp not wet). During cleaning and disinfection the device must be
switched off. Do not switch the device back on until the cleaning and disinfectants on the surface
have dried completely. In case the device is being used by the same patient the surface should
still be cleaned at least once every week with a damp (not wet) cloth and afterwards be disinfect-
ed with a surface disinfectant.
The device should never be autoclaved, rinsed under running water or immersed into any
liquids!
5.3

Cleaning of the shoulder strap

Prior to using the device on another patient the shoulder strap must be exchanged or hand
washed at max. 40° C with soapy water (cleaning agent).
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