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10. Cleaning and care instructions
10.1 Basic information
IMPORTANT!
• Some disinfection solutions can cause discolouration of the plastic surfaces� Avoid the ingress of fluids�
• Please use disposable gloves at all times when carrying out all work�
• All surface disinfectants listed in Chapter 10�3 “Recommended disinfectants”, are suitable
for disinfection�
• Remove and dispose of all disposable articles, such as the exudate canister, wound dressings and
tubes, before a complete cleaning�
• The cleaning and disinfection measures described herein do not replace the respective local hygiene
regulations applicable for operation!
• When changing the unit from one patient to another, all parts coming into contact with aspiration
material (exudate canisters, tubes and wound dressings) must be discarded�
• We recommend, as a matter of principle, the documentation of all maintenance and replacement
procedures in writing�
Do not use any
• Disinfectants containing organic or inorganic acids or bases as these can cause corrosion damage�
• Disinfectants containing chloramides or phenol derivatives, as these can cause stress cracking in the
plastic materials used�
CAUTION!
• To avoid electric shocks, separate the power supply cable and the power supply from the negative
pressure unit and remove the mains plug before cleaning the device�
• The handling of the negative pressure unit has a decisive influence on reliability and safety� The hygiene
measures below are necessary measures for protecting the patient and user from contamination and for
maintaining the functional reliability of the negative pressure unit�
• The cleaning and disinfection measures described here do not replace the respective regulations
applicable for operation!
• Please comply with the instructions for use given by the manufacturers of the disinfectants, above
all with regard to the concentration details, information relating to material compatibility and
contact times�
• Cleaning and disinfection of the negative pressure unit must be carried out according to the respective
applicable procedures for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces of other electronic, non-submersible
medical devices�
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