9.4. Surgical suction
Thesurgicalsuctionsystemmustbesanitizedusingaproductsuitablefor
this purpose.
WARNING!
For cleaning of the suction system, it is recommended to use STER
3 PLUS (CEFLA s.c.) diluted in a 6% solution (equivalent to 60 ml of
product in 1 litre of water).
At the end of each surgical procedure.
• Suck in about half a liter of solution prepared with the selected disinfectant
with each of the suction tubes used.
•Sterilizethecannulaholderterminalsinasteamautoclaveat135°C(2bar)
following the instructions for use of the device.
At the end of each work day.
•Drawin1literofwaterwitheachsuctiontube,alternatingwaterandair
(keep the suction tube alternately in and out of the water).
•Oncerinsedwithwater,drawinapproximatelyhalfaliterofthesolution
prepared with the selected disinfectant with each of the suction tubes
used.
WARNING!
Pay strict attention to all the disinfecting product manufacturer’s
instructions, warnings and cautions.
NOTE: after disinfecting, it is good practise to draw in air only to
dry the entire suction system (5 minutes).
Once a week.
Remove the cannula body from its cord attachment and lubricate the O-rings
( o ) using S1-Protective Lubricant for O-Rings (CEFLA s.c.).
Once a year
Replace the suction tubes and ends of the tube holder.