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11 Maintenance
CO
2
sensor airway
adapter, reusable
(polyetherimide),
aluminum, black
oxide finish, Al2O3-
sapphire)
Steam autoclave (adult
adapters only) at 121 °C
(250 °F) for 20 min,
unwrapped; pasteurize;
Acceptable chemical dis-
infectants include 70%
isopropyl alcohol, a 10%
aqueous solution of
sodium hypochlorite
(bleach), a 2% glutaral-
dehyde solution such as
CIDEX, Steris System 1®,
or ammonia (refer to the
disinfectant manufac-
turer’s instructions for
use). Rinse with sterile
water and dry. With
proper care and if not
otherwise damaged,
adapters can be disin-
fected/sterilized accord-
ing to the stated
validated methods at
least 100 times. Before
reusing the adapter,
make sure the windows
are dry and residue-free,
and that the adapter has
not been damaged dur-
ing handling or by the
cleaning/sterilizing pro-
cess. Replace if damaged
or if excessive secretions
are observed.
Table 11-1. Decontamination methods for HAMILTON-G5 parts
Part (material) How to decontaminate Remarks
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