BIO-MED DEVICES Crossvent-2i+ - Cleaning, Sterilization, and Packing; Cleaning and Sterilization Guidelines

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VI. CLEANING, STERILIZATION AND PACKING
A- CLEANING AND STERILIZATION
The Crossvent-2i+ Ventilator should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected following each patient use. The entire
exterior of the unit should be cleaned with a suitable cleaning agent. During cleaning, power should be turned off and
the plug-in power supply should be disconnected. Care should be taken not to allow cleaning agents to enter the unit
as this could cause damage and subsequent malfunction.
CAUTION: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE Crossvent-2i+ UNIT BE
GAS STERILIZED, STEAM AUTOCLAVED OR SUBMERGED IN LIQUID. THE
COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THESE
STERILIZATION METHODS AND SEVERE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
1- Ventilator- The entire unit, with the exception of the LCD touch screen can be cleaned using an appropriate
bactericidal or germicidal agent. Care should be used not to allow foreign material, e.g., cleaning agent, pieces of gauze,
etc., to enter the unit. Particular care should be taken when cleaning near the connectors and vent screens.
2- LCD Touch Screen Keypad- The touch screen of the Crossvent-2i+ is made of transparent plastic
and may be damaged by chemical solvents and abrasive cleaners. Use only alcohol when cleaning this area. Great care
should be taken not to touch it with sharp objects, since it may be punctured, which could damage the keys.
3- Patient Circuit- The complete patient circuit supplied with the Crossvent-2i+ is disposable and intended for
single use.
4- Re-usable Circuit- The optional Bio-Med Devices re-usable patient circuit may be gas or chemically
sterilized as follows:
• Pasteurization at 150° to 170°F (65.6° to 76.6°C) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Ethylene Oxide (ETO) cold cycle not to exceed 130° F (54.4° C) with adequate aeration time
5- Oxygen Tee- The supplied blue oxygen tee may be sterilized with EtO (12%-88% or 100%) gas. Do not
exceed 100°F. Aerate for at least 8 hours at 120°F.
6- Pneumotach Receptacle - The pneumotach (flow sensor) receptacle connector permanently
installed/recessed into the case may be cleaned by wiping with the following solutions:
• 70% isopropyl alcohol
• 10% aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
• Disinfectant spray cleaner such as Steris Coverage® Spray HB
• Mild Soap
Then wipe down with a water dampened clean cloth to rinse. Dry before use.