This guide is intended for multipatient use of the AirFit
cleaning instructions. This guide describes ResMed's recommended and validated procedures for cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of the mask in accordance with ISO17664.
AirFit F20 / AirFit F20 for Her
mask component
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Manual
• Cushion
• Headgear
• Elbow
• Frame
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This mask may not be available in all regions. For full details regarding the correct use of these masks, please refer to the specific User Guide. For a list of available replacement parts for each mask system, check the Components Card on www.resmed.com.
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If a healthcare facility requires an additional disinfection or sterilisation cycle after reassembly, the number of validated cycles must be halved.
Automatic Washer-Disinfector
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F20/ AirFit
F20 for Her ResMed full face mask in a sleep lab, clinic or hospital. If you use the mask as a single user in the home, refer to the User Guide for
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This mask may not be available in all regions. For full details regarding the correct use of these masks, please refer to the specific User Guide. For a list of available replacement parts for each mask system, check the Components Card on www.resmed.com.
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Thermal disinfection procedures - Manual Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. Cleaning Alconox Cushion: Elbow (Manual): 1. Soak the component in a solution of Alconox diluted with drinking quality water at 1%, ie, 10 g per litre, 1.
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Thermal disinfection procedures - AWD Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. Neodisher MediZym Neodisher MediClean Cushion/headgear/elbow/frame: Cushion/headgear/elbow/frame: Using an Automatic Washer Disinfector , set the following machine settings: Using an Automatic Washer Disinfector , set the following machine settings: Pre-clean 4 minutes tap water Pre-clean...
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Chemical disinfection procedures - CIDEX OPA Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. Cleaning Alconox Cushion: 1. Soak the component in a solution of Alconox diluted with drinking quality water at 1%, ie, 10 g per litre, at 20-25°C, according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2.
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Chemical disinfection procedures - Gigasept FF Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. Cleaning Gigazyme Sonication – Elbow: Manual – Elbow: 1. Rinse each individual component with cold running tap water for 1 minute. 1. Rinse the component with drinking quality tap water for 1 minute. 2.
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Sterlisation STERRAD 1. Package the mask components prior to sterilisation as described in the manufacturer’s instructions for the STERRAD Sterilisation System. ResMed masks have been validated using the tray method. Note: The use of pouches is not recommended. 2. Sterilise the mask following the manufacturer’s instructions for the STERRAD Sterilisation System: •...
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS • ResMed cannot give any assurance that deviations from the procedures listed in this guide (eg, exceeding the number of reprocessing cycles), and their effect on the performance of the product, will be acceptable. • Mask components should not be subjected to autoclave or ethylene-oxide gas sterilisation.
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