Cleaning And Care; General Information On Cleaning And Disinfection; Cleaning The Unit Surface; Cleaning "Application Parts - Atmos S 41 Gyne Operating Instructions Manual

5.0 Cleaning and care

5.1 General information on cleaning and
disinfection
Switch all devices off prior to cleaning and disinfection!
The described action relating to cleaning and disinfection
resp. sterilisation do not substitute the relevant instructions
which must be adhered to prior to operation!
• For disinfection, you may use all listed surface and
instrument disinfectants.
Always observe the concentration specifications and
instructions by the respective manufacturer!
• Do not use
- Disinfectants which contain organic or inorganic acids
or bases as they could cause corrosion damage.
- Disinfectants containing chloramides, phenol
derivatives or anionic tensides, as these may cause
stress cracks in the material used for the housing of
the unit.
5.1.1

Cleaning the unit surface

• The surfaces of the ATMOS
against all surface disinfectants listed on page 22.
• Wipe the unit surface with a cloth moistened with a
cleaning or disinfecting solution.
• You may also use disinfectant sprays or disinfectant
tissues for cleaning and disinfection.
ª Please note that the alcohol contained in these
agents could corrode or cloud the protective covers if
employed on a long term basis.
5.1.2

Cleaning "application parts"

"Application parts" comprise:
All parts or components which come into contact with the
patient and could be contaminated:
• Secretion canister,
• Secretion canister lid,
• Hose adapter,
• Secretion hose.
All application parts can be disinfected using the
!
recommended instrument disinfecting solution (see page
21).
All application parts which are exposed to direct contact with
the patient during treatment must be exchanged or cleaned
and disinfected immediately for hygienic reasons.
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S 41 Gyne are resistant
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5.1.3 Secretion canister, bacterial filter and
suction hose
At the end of every working-day, following parts must be
cleaned and disinfected:
• Secretion canister with lid system and bacterial filter:
- Detach all hose connections carefully on the lid
system and take secretion canister out carefully to
prevent spills and contamination of the area. Dispose
of secretions properly.
- Grip lid system firmly, open lid of filter housing by
turning in anti-clockwise direction and remove filter.
Rinse all parts thoroughly under running water. A
detergent or cleaning agent may also be used if
required.
- Disinfection with disinfectants recommended in
chapter 5.3 for surface disinfection.
- After cleaning the filter must be inserted (smooth side
down).
- Max. cycles of reprocessing:
DDS secretion canister system, silicone hose: 60
cycles
• Suction system and hose attachment:
- After every use, rinse out the suction system by
drawing in a small amount of rinsing fluid (e.g.
ATMOS special cleanser for suction systems
®
080.0006.0, dosage: 10 ml to 1 l water).
ª Keeps the suction hoses from becoming sticky or
clogged.
!
- Immersing the hose into disinfection solution.
- Replace the filter.
- Caution with contact or exposure to contaminated
!
waste! Risk of infection!
5.1.4

Instrument trays

• Before disinfection, thoroughly rinse the trays under
!
running water. A detergent or cleaning agent may also be
used if required.
- Use water to thoroughly rinse all residues of these
substances.
- Disinfection of the trays with disinfectants
recommended in chapter 5.3 Surface disinfection.
• Stainless steel trays and trays made of anodized
aluminium can be cleaned automatically (Neodisher
MediClean forte). They can also be disinfected thermally
at a temperature of 93°C.
Trays made of melamine do not resist temperatures of
93°C.