Cleaning The Mask Between Patients - ResMed Ultra Mirage Clinical Manual

CAUTION
Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol, or aromatic-based solutions,
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moisturizing or antibacterial soaps, or scented oils to clean any of the mask
components. These solutions may cause damage and reduce the life of the
product.
Do not expose any part of the mask system or tubing to direct sunlight as it
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may cause the product to deteriorate.
The headgear is sensitive to heat and must not be ironed.
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If any visible deterioration of a mask component is apparent (cracking,
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crazing, tears, etc), the mask component should be discarded and replaced.

Cleaning the Mask between Patients

All mask components can be disinfected/sterilized using validated procedures.
The following table presents a summary of the validated procedures for
disinfection/sterilization of the system. Refer to the website
www.resmed.com/masks/sterilization for details.
Methods Pre-disinfection/
sterilization
Chemical Detergent
eg, Aniosyme
Alconox
Thermal Detergent
eg, Neodisher
or Alconox
STERRAD ™ Detergent
eg, Alconox
Notes:
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Testing by ResMed has shown that the components can withstand 15 cycles of
disinfection/sterilization for the methods listed in the table.
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When using detergents, disinfectants or sterilization agents, always follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
To clean the headgear between patients use the method described in the
previous section "Cleaning the Mask in the Home" .
Disinfection/Sterilization
Solution (any one)
DDI or •
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Temperature-time (any one)
Medizyme •
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System
STERRAD Sterilization System
Peracetic acid 0.15% (eg, Anioxyde
Ortho-phthalaldehyde 0.55% (eg, CIDEX
Glutaraldehyde 3.4% (eg, CIDEX Plus
70°C for 100 minutes
75°C for 30 minutes
80°C for 10 minutes
90°C for 1 minute
93°C for 10 minutes
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