Maintenance - DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide 7310 Series Instruction Manual

Tubing (single-patient use)
1. Disconnect the tubing from the unit.
2. Rinse thoroughly by running warm tap water through it.
3. Follow by soaking in a solution of 1 part vinegar (>=5% acetic acid concentration) to 3 parts water
(131ºF-149ºF/55ºC-65ºC) for 60 minutes. Rinse with clean, warm water and air dry.
4. Keep the outer surface of the tubing clean by wiping with a clean, damp cloth.
Carrying Case (single-patient use)
1. Wipe the case using a clean cloth dampened with detergent and/or disinfectant.
NOTE– Disinfection information is based on AARC Clinical Practice Guideline Suctioning of the Patient in the Home.
Suction Unit (multi-patient use)
Device Cleaning and Disinfection When There is a Patient Change
When medical devices have already been used with a patient, contamination with human pathogenic germs should be
assumed (unless there is evidence to the contrary), and the next patient, user or third party should be protected by
appropriate handling and preparation. Therefore, when there is a patient change, people must be protected during the
transport and handling of the device and the device must be fully processed, i.e., cleaned and disinfected, by suitably
trained personnel before reuse to protect the next patient. The complete processing may only be done by the manufacturer
or by a qualified DeVilbiss provider/service technician.
NOTE – When the unit is used as per instructions under normal conditions the interior of the unit is protected from
exposuretopathogensbythein-linefilteronthecollectioncontainer,hencenodisinfectionofinternalcomponentsis
necessary.
NOTE–Iftheunitisusedwithoutanin-linefilterthentheinterioroftheunithasbeenexposedtopathogensandtheunit
cannot be disinfected.
NOTE–IfthefollowingprocessingoftheunitbyaqualifiedDeVilbissprovider/technicianisnotpossible,theunitmustnot
be used by another patient!
DeVilbiss Healthcare recommends that at least the following procedures be carried out by the manufacturer or a qualified
third party between uses by different patients.
1. Dispose of all accessory components that are not suitable for reuse, i.e., collection container, filter, tubing and
carrying case.
2. With the power switch in the "Off" position, disconnect the DeVilbiss Suction Unit from all external power sources.
3. Visually inspect unit for any damage, missing parts, etc.
4. Wipe the housing with a clean cloth and a commercial (bacterial-germicidal) disinfectant that meets the requirements
listed in the NOTE below and is used as per the disinfectant manufacturer's recommended dilution rates and
instructions.
CAUTION – Do not submerge in water as this will result in damage to the vacuum pump.
NOTE–Donotuseanycleanersordisinfectantsthatcontainammonia,benzeneand/oracetonetocleantheunit.

MAINTENANCE

Changing Filter & Replacing Container
1. Change the bacteria filter every 1 to 2 months OR immediately if overflow occurs.
2. Remove the bacteria filter by disconnecting it from the suction unit and lid assembly.
3. Replace it with a new DeVilbiss bacteria filter # 7305D-608 (12 pack).
NOTE–Verifyclearsideoffiltermarked<In>facescontainer.
NOTE–UseonlythebacteriafilterprovidedbyDeVilbissHealthcareoroneofitsDistributors.Substitutionmayleadto
contaminationoftheunitand/orpoorperformanceandwillvoidwarranty.
4. Replace Collection Container every 1 to 2 months, depending on use and cleaning method.
NOTE– Use only DeVilbiss 725 ml reusable containers. Substitution may lead to poor performance and will void warranty.
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