Aerogen Pro - Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization (Continued); Nebulizer Sterilization Methods

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Pro System Instruction Manual
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Sterilization of the Aerogen Pro Nebulizer
Sterilization of Aerogen Pro Nebulizer, T-Pieces & Adapters
1. Disconnect the nebulizer from the controller, and then remove the
nebulizer and adapters from the ventilator circuit, mask or mouthpiece.
2. Disassemble the nebulizer and adapters into individual components.
3. Remove the filler cap from the nebulizer.
4. Clean all parts with warm water and mild liquid detergent in accordance
with current hospital protocols. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
5. Check for cracks or damage and replace if any defects are visible.
6. Place the disassembled components into appropriate sterilization
wrapping.
Warning: Do not reassemble parts prior to autoclaving.
Sterilize Components
Steam sterilization can be performed using the following three methods:
1. Autoclave wrapped parts using steam sterilization pre-vacuum cycle,
a minimum of 134 °C (270 °F - 275 °F) for 3.5 minutes with drying cycle
(134 °C wrapped cycle).
2. Autoclave wrapped parts using steam sterilization pre-vacuum cycle,
a minimum of 121 °C (250 °F) for 20 minutes with drying cycle (121 °C
wrapped cycle).
3. Autoclave wrapped parts using steam sterilization pre-vacuum cycle,
a minimum of 134 °C (270 °F - 275 °F) for 20 minutes with drying cycle.
Note: Sterilization using the long autoclave cycle (No. 3 above) may cause
some areas of the nebulizer to become discolored. This is not indicative of
the performance of the nebulizer.
To sterilize with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, place wrapped parts in a
STERRAD
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System and use the long cycle.