This guide is intended for multipatient use of the AirFit N20 / AirTouch N20 and AirFit N20 Classic ResMed nasal masks 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 cleaning instructions. This guide describes ResMed's recommended and validated procedures for cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of the mask in accordance with ISO17664.
AirFit N20 / AirTouch N20
AirFit N20 / AirTouch N20
mask component
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Manual
• AirFit N20 cushion
• AirTouch N20 cushion
3
• Magnetic clips
• Elbow and short tube
4
• Frame
• Headgear
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 Product Guide on 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.
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3
The AirTouch N20 cushion is intended for single-patient reuse in both home and hospital/institutional environments and recommended to be replaced monthly.
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This guide is intended for multipatient use of the AirFit N20 / AirTouch N20 and AirFit N20 Classic ResMed nasal masks in a sleep lab, clinic or hospital.
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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 Product Guide on ResMed.com.
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Thermal disinfection procedures - Manual Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. For the AirFit N20, magnetic clips must be removed from the lower headgear straps. Cleaning Alconox AirFit N20 - Cushion / magnetic clips...
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Thermal disinfection procedures - AWD Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. For the AirFit N20, magnetic clips must be removed from the lower headgear straps. Neodisher MediZym Neodisher MediClean Forte AirFit N20 - Cushion / magnetic clips / elbow and short tube / frame / headgear...
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Chemical disinfection procedures - CIDEX OPA and Gigasept FF Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. For the AirFit N20, magnetic clips must be removed from the lower headgear straps. Cleaning Alconox Gigazyme AirFit N20 - Cushion...
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Chemical disinfection procedures - Anioxyde 1000 Disassembly Disassemble the mask according to the instructions in the User Guide. For the AirFit N20, magnetic clips must be removed from the lower headgear straps. Cleaning Aniosyme DD1 Aniosyme X3 AirFit N20 - Cushion / magnetic clips / elbow and short tube / frame / headgear...
7. Allow the components to air dry out of direct sunlight. Sterilisation STERRAD 100S and NX AirFit N20 - Cushion / elbow and short tube AirFit N20 Classic - Cushion 1. Dry the components thoroughly. If the components are wet, the sterilisation process may fail.
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 or safety of the product, will be acceptable.
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