Hygienic Reprocessing - Weinmann MEDUVENT Standard Instructions For Use Manual

7 Hygienic reprocessing

7 Hygienic reprocessing
70 EN MEDUVENT Standard
The following sections set out the procedures necessary for
hygienic reprocessing. The chapter is divided into the following
sections:
• Device
• Accessories and other parts
• Breathing circuit
Read this chapter in full before starting hygienic reprocessing. If
you have any questions regarding hygienic reprocessing, contact
the manufacturer, WEINMANN Emergency, or a technician
specifically authorized by WEINMANN Emergency.
Disrupted and failed therapy due to incorrect use of
disposables!
Reusing and reprocessing disposables might induce unpredictable
reactions as a result of aging, embrittlement, wear, thermal
loading, and chemical action. This might place the functionality
and safety of the device at risk, and cause the patient or user
serious or life-threatening injury.
 Do not reuse disposables.
 Do not subject disposables to hygienic reprocessing.
Infection of the user or of the next patient resulting from
incorrect handling of a contaminated hygiene filter!
A contaminated hygiene filter might cause the patient or user
serious or life-threatening injury.
 Always wear suitable personal protective equipment when
removing a contaminated hygiene filter.
 Dispose of a contaminated hygiene filter when carrying out
hygienic reprocessing, and do not reuse it.