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Ventilator Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol
Cleaning/Disinfectant Selections Name
Type
Ethanol 75%
Moderately efficient disinfectant
Isopropanol 75%
Moderately efficient disinfectant
Glutaraldehyde (2%)
Highly efficient disinfectant
Ortho-Phthalaldehyde disinfectant (such asCidex®OPA)(Suitable for SV series)
Highly efficient disinfectant
Soap water (pH value of 7.0~10.5)
Rinsing agent
Clean water
Rinsing agent
Steam autoclave（134ºC for 10 to 20 minutes recommended）
Highly efficient disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection Cleaning Wipe: wipe with a damp cloth immersed in alkalescent detergent (soap water, etc.) or alcohol solution and then wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry lint free cloth. Immersion: flush with water first and then immerse it in alkalescent detergent (soap water, etc.) for approximately three minutes (recommended water temperature is 40ºC). Finally clean with water and dry completely.
Disinfection Wipe: wipe with a damp cloth immersed in a medium or high-efficiency detergent and then wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry lint free cloth. Immersion: immerse it in a medium or high-efficiency detergent for more than 30 minutes (recommended time). Then clean with water and dry completely. Steam autoclav: 134ºC for 10-20 minutes (recommended time) Ultraviolet radiation: 30-60 minutes (recommended time)
Recommended Frequency
Parts
Cleaning
Disinfection
Wipe
Wipe Ultraviolet radiation
Wipe
Wipe Ultraviolet radiation
Wipe
Wipe Ultraviolet radiation
Ventilator Housing Ventilator external surface (including housing, power cord, supply gas hose)）
Trolley and support arm
Touchscreen
Fan dust filter Fan filter (filter at air intake vent) (E Series)
Each patient
Each patient
Each patient
Every four weeks/as Immersion Immersion necessary Every weeks/as necessary
Immersion
Ultraviolet radiation
Main unit air outlet dust filter (SV Series)
Every four weeks/as Immersion Immersion necessary
Air intake dust filter (SV Series)
Every four weeks/as Immersion Immersion necessary
Ventilator inspiration safety valve assembly Inspiration safety valve assembly
As necessary
Immersion Immersion Steam autoclave
Ventilator expiration valve assembly Expiration valve assembly
Immersion Each patient/weekly Immersion Steam autoclave
Expiration valve flow sensor (E series)
Each patient/weekly Immersion Immersion
Ventilator patient tubing (reusable) Patient tubing (including Each patient/weekly Immersion watertrap, Y piece, adapter)
Immersion Steam autoclave
Before cleaning and disinfecting your equipment, please read carefully the ‘Care and Cleaning’ chapter in the device's operators manual.
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