Air Pathway Disinfection; Clean The Patient Circuit; Clean And Replace Patient Air Inlet Filters - Breas Vivo 3 Clinician Manual

8.1.2

Air Pathway Disinfection

The table below lists the parts that might get contaminated by exhaled gases or bodily
fluids during normal use or single fault condition.
Condition
With bacteria filter
Without bacteria filter
In case of contamination, the internal air pathways of the Vivo 3 may be disinfected up
to 10 times by a maximum 60 minute long validated ozone gas process.
Low resistance bacteria filter, if used, should be replaced every 24 hours.
8.1.3

Clean the Patient Circuit

CAUTION!
The cleaning and replacement intervals should be established by the care provider,
based on the care provider's infection control procedures and the instructions from
the patient circuit's manufacturer.
Check the patient circuit regularly for damage. In case of damage, replace the circuit.
The patient circuit should be cleaned and replaced in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions, or by the care provider's instructions if additional cleaning or
other replacement intervals are prescribed.
8.2

Clean and Replace Patient Air Inlet Filters

The Vivo 3 patient air inlet filters are located inside a magnetic filter holder at the back
of the ventilator. The table below describes the filters and their minimum maintenance
intervals.
110 Cleaning and Maintenance
Vivo 3 Clinician's Manual
Parts
• Patient circuit
• Bacteria filter
• Patient circuit
• Patient air outlet
• Air bypass unit/humidifier
• Blower unit
• Air inlet filters and filter holder
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