Atmos C 161 - DDS Bacterial and Viral Filter; Suction Hose, Hose Connector and Vacuum Hose; Fingertip; Secretion Canister

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Cleaning/disinfection
• Cleaning in an automatic cleaner and disinfecter is also possible (hose connector,
secretion canister and canister lid). Thermal disinfection is carried out at 93 °C.
5.1.4 DDS bacterial and viral  lter
• ReplacetheDDSbacterialandvirallterafterapatientchange.ReplacetheDDS
bacterialandvirallterafter14days,evenifthereisnopatientchange.
• ReplacetheDDSbacterialandvirallterwithanewDDSbacterialandvirallterifit
is discoloured, contaminated or oversucked.
• Alwaysensureyouhaveasucientnumberofspareltersonhand.
5.1.5 Suction hose, hose connector and vacuum hose
• Prior to using the device on a new patient, the suction hose and hose connector
must always be disinfected using an instrument disinfectant recommended on Page
38. Please note that the parts should be rinsed with clear water for at least
10secondsinordertoachieveabettercleaningeect.Observetherespective
instructions for use of the disinfectants!
• If the device is still being used by the same patient, we recommend changing these
parts every 4 weeks.
• In addition to this, we recommend thoroughly rinsing the hose, hose connector and
vacuum hose with clear water after each suction procedure, and disinfecting them
at least once a day as described above.
5.1.6 Fingertip
• Thengertipisnotincludedinthescopeofdelivery.
• Priortousingthedeviceonanotherpatientthengertipmustbeexchanged.
• If the device is still being used by the same patient, we recommend changing the
ngertiponadailybasisforhygienereasons.
5.1.7 Secretion canister
Prior to using the device on a new patient, the secretion canister must always be disin-
fected using an instrument disinfectant as recommended on Page 38. Please note
that the secretion canister should be emptied and rinsed with clear water beforehand
to ensure better cleaning.
& Observe the respective instructions for use of the disinfectants!
• If the device is still being used by the same patient, we recommend disinfecting the
secretion canister on a daily basis as described above.
• For hygiene reasons, we recommend emptying the secretion canister after every
suction procedure and rinsing it with clear water.
& For instructions on how to remove the canister, see chapter “4.7.2 Insertion/removal
oftheDDSbacterialandvirallterandsecretioncanister”onpage27.
WARNING
Risk of infection!
Risk of deadly diseases being transmitted.
Holding the secretion canister by the canister lid can lead to the secretion canister
droppingtotheoor.Neverholdthesecretioncanisterbythecanisterlidalone.