Cleaning And Care; General Information On Cleaning And Disinfection - Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

8.0 Cleaning and care

8.1 General information on cleaning and disinfection

Prior to cleaning:
Medical devices such as the ATMOS S 201 Thorax must operate safely and reliably at all times.
Therefore, we recommend prior to every use:
Handling of the cardiothoracic drainage system determines to a large extent its reliability and
safety. These hygiene measures are necessary measures for the protection of patients and users,
and for maintaining the functional reliability of the cardiothoracic drainage system.
Prior to cleaning the device, please remove all disposable parts such as the secretion canister
and hoses. Please also remove the power cable.
The described actions relating to cleaning and disinfection or sterilisation do not substitute
the relevant instructions which must be adhered to prior to operation!
Some disinfectants could cause discolouring to some of the plastic parts.
Prevent liquids from entering the cardiothoracic drainage system, especially in the
connections on the rear side of the device.
Please observe the operating instructions for use prescribed by the manufacturers of
disinfectants. Pay attention regarding their concentration suitability for use and the contact time.
Do not use
• Disinfectants containing organic or inorganic acids or bases, as they could cause corrosion
damage.
• Disinfectants containing chloramides or phenol derivatives, as they could cause stress cracks
in the plastic material used.
Disposable gloves must be worn for all work.
For disinfection, you may use all surface disinfectants listed in chapter '8.4 Recommended
disinfectants' on page 55.
When the device is used on another patient, all parts which come into contact with the patient
or the suction material must be disposed of (secretion canister, hoses, and carrying strap). It is
important that disinfectant does not enter the device. Do not use a spray disinfectant directly
on the device, but spray it on a cloth (only damp, not wet). During cleaning and disinfection,
the device must be switched off. Do not switch the device back on until the cleaning agents and
disinfectants on the surface have dried completely.
We recommend that you always document all maintenance work and part replacements in
writing.
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