5
HYGIENIC RE‐USE IN THE PROFESSIONAL
ENVIRONMENT
5.1 General
NOTICE
Ensure that the system is processed for reuse only with the
application of adequately validated device and productspe
cific procedures, and that the validated parameters are main
tained during each cycle. The equipment used must be main
tained regularly.
Follow the schedule defined below for hygienic reuse:
– Single patient use:
Clean the nebuliser and the accessories used after every
inhalation session.
Disinfect the nebuliser and accessories used at least once a
day.
– Multiple patient use:
Carry out the following steps before every change in
patients:
– Clean, disinfect and sterilise the nebuliser and the ac
cessories used.
– Clean and disinfect the connection tubing mechanically,
or replace it. For this procedure, follow the instructions in
the leaflet "Mechanical cleaning with disinfection of PARI
connection tubes" (Doc. no. 041D0503), available on the
internet at www.pari.de.
PARI nebulisers must be processed for reuse with the applica
tion of suitable, validated methods in such manner that the suc
cess of these methods can be monitored reliably and the safety
and health of patients is not threatened.
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