Multipatient Use; Servicing - ResMed Stellar Series User Manual

Multipatient use

WARNING
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An antibacterial filter is mandatory if the device is used on multiple patients.
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In a mulitpatient use environment, you must perform the following before the
device is provided to a new patient:
Mask
Air tubing
Device
Humidifier

Servicing

CAUTION
Inspection and repair should only be performed by an authorised agent. Under no
circumstances should you attempt to open, service or repair the device yourself.
This product should be inspected by an authorised ResMed service centre five years from
the date of manufacture, except for the internal battery which ResMed recommends be
tested after two years to assess the battery life. Prior to this, the device is intended to
provide safe and reliable operation provided that it is operated and maintained in
accordance with the instructions provided by ResMed. Applicable ResMed warranty
details are provided with the device at the time of original supply. Of course, as with all
electrical devices, if any irregularity becomes apparent, you should exercise caution and
have the device inspected by an authorised ResMed service centre.
Reprocess; Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
instructions are available from the ResMed website,
www.resmed.com/masks/sterilization. If you do not have
Internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.
Replace the air tubing. Alternatively, consult the air tubing
instructions for cleaning and disinfection information.
Disinfect the Stellar as follows:
Use an anti-bacterial cleaning/disinfectant solution such as
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Mikrozid AF or CaviCide
disposable cloth to clean and disinfect the exterior surfaces
of the device. Wipe all accessible surfaces of the device,
including the air outlet (avoid liquid entering any openings in
the device). Follow the manufacturer's recommended
cleaning instructions.
As instructions for humidifiers vary, see the user guide for
the humidifier in use. For multipatient use environment, use
the H4i water chamber (disposable) in place of the H4i
reusable water chamber.
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with a clean non-dyed
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