Operator’s Manual of Anesthesia System 9 - 19
Maintenance Cleaning and Disinfection
9.7.3.2.2 Automated Cleaning and Disinfection
NOTE: Use a washer-disinfector that meets the requirements of the standard
ISO 15883.
NOTE: Use cleaning adaptor kit (see the accompanying document) for
automated cleaning and disinfection.
NOTE: Except O
2
sensors and airway pressure gauge, all the components of
the breathing system are resistant to automated cleaning and
disinfection.
NOTE: At least 250 reprocessing cycles are possible for the breathing system.
1. Pre-wash with water.
2. Cleaning using cleaning agent (See Table 9-5 "Automated Cleaning Agent" on Pages 9-10) in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use.
3. Rinse with water.
4. Thermal disinfection at a temperature of 90°C (194 °F) for 5 minutes (recommended disinfection
condition).
5. Repeat the cycle if necessary.
6. Allow the Breathing System to cool and dry completely before use.
9.7.3.3 Autoclaving (Additional Reprocessing)
NOTE: Before the disinfection, make sure that the assembly has been cleaned
following 9.7.3.2.1 Manual Cleaning.
CAUTION: Ensure that the connectors of the volume exchanger is directed toward
the water during the autoclaving.
1. To disinfect the Breathing System, use an authorized autoclaving process (See Table 9-6
"Autoclaving process" on Pages 9-10) to autoclave at a maximum temperature of 134°C (273 °F)
for 20 minutes (recommended disinfection time).
2. Allow the Breathing System to cool and dry completely before use.
9.7.3.4 Reassembly
NOTE: Before the reassembly, make sure that the assembly has been
reprocessed and dried.
NOTE: Reassemble the breathing System at the point of use and at the
designated cleaning area.
Before the reassembly, inspect the following components for damage, wear and tear, and the visual
inspection criteria is no damage, no creak, no distortion.