176 Instructions for Use Fabius MRI SW 3.n
Cleaning
Care List for Fabius MRI Components
The following table lists Fabius MRI components
with recommended processing methods. Process-
ing refers to cleaning, disinfection, and/or steriliza-
tion, as appropriate for a given component. The
table is intended as a guide. Follow the institution’s
policies regarding specific methods and agents for
cleaning and sterilization.
Applicable for non-infectious patients
The list is only intended as a rough guideline. The
instructions of the hospital´s hygiene officer shall
prevail and must be observed!
CAUTION
Fabius MRI and its components must not be trea-
ted with formaldehyde vapors or ethylene oxide.
CAUTION
For infectious patients, all parts that come into
contact with breathing gas also have to be sterili-
zed after disinfection and cleaning.
Fabius MRI
components which
can be reprocessed
Recommen-
ded
reprocessing
intervals
Manual pre-
cleaning
1)
Machine
cleaning and
thermal
disinfection
2)
Manual disinfection
3)
Hot steam
sterili-
zation
Surface
disinfection
Immersio
n bath
disinfec-
tion
Surfaces
Device surfaces Per patient No No Yes
4)
No No
Power supply cable,
pressure gas hoses
Per patient No No Yes
4)
No No
Respiratory pressure
meter
Daily No No Yes No No
Components for carrying breathing gas
Breathing system Per patient Yes Yes
5)
No Yes Yes
Inspiratory valve,
Expiratory valve, APL
valve
Per patient Yes
6)
Yes No Yes Yes
Expiratory port Per patient Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Exhaust port valve Per patient Yes
6)
Yes No Yes Yes
Ventilator cover Per patient Yes
6)
Yes No Yes Yes
Ventilator diaphragm
7)
Per patient Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Ventilator hose Per patient No Yes
5)
No Yes Yes
Absorber and insert Per patient Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Infinity ID/Spirolog/
SpiroLife flow sensor
Note the Instructions for Use of the flow sensors
Manual bag valve
mask holder
Per patient Yes Yes No Yes Yes