Aerogen Pro - Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization; Component Handling

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Aerogen
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Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
This section describes how to clean, disinfect, sterilize and inspect
Aerogen Pro System components. It is important that Aerogen Pro device
components are cleaned and sterilized prior to first patient use. The
components are:
• Aerogen Pro (including filler cap)
• T-piece (including T-piece plug) for adult and pediatric
• Aerogen Pro Controller*
• Controller Cable* and AC/DC Adapter*
• Mounting Bracket*
* Components not to be autoclaved.
Warning: Always clean, sterilize and disinfect in accordance with current
hospital protocols.
To avoid damage to the nebulizer:
• Autoclave according to specified directions and temperature given in
the Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization section of this Instruction
Manual only. Any deviation from directions given in this Instruction
Manual may cause damage to the nebulizer and render it inoperable.
• Do not apply undue pressure to the domed aperture plate in the center
of the nebulizer.
• Do not push out the Aerogen Vibronic
®
aerosol generator.