General Indications; Cleaning; Disinfection And Sterilization - Siare Falco 202 Evo User Manual

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General indications

6.2.1 Cleaning

Use a disposable cloth moistened with neutral detergent, a chemical substance or the
equivalent; use water to remove any traces of chemical residuals.
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Do not clean or re-use disposable products.
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Do not use hard brushes to clean the components, or other instruments that could
damage their surface.
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Wash the components with hot water and a neutral detergent solution.
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Rinse the parts well with clean hot water (tap water can be used) and leave to dry.
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Siare recommends that the components are checked every time they are cleaned and
any damaged part should be replaced.
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Whenever a part or component is changed, check the functioning of the lung ventilator.

6.2.2 Disinfection and sterilization

To disinfect the components, dismantle them and place them in a steam disinfection
chamber at 93°C for 10 minutes.
After this first operation and before placing the components in an autoclave, wrap them in
muslin or in a similar material.
Effective sterilization is achieved in an autoclave at 121°C for approx. 15 minutes.
Falco 202 Evo
Follow manufacturer's instructions for the detergent substances used: the
use of detergents that are too strong could compromise the working life of
the components.
Deposits of cleansing substances can cause damage or micro cracks,
especially on parts exposed to high temperatures during sterilization.
WARNING !! Risk of injury for the patient
Always refer to the instructions provided by the autoclave manufacturer
regarding temperature and time.
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