11-4
Parts
Recommended
frequency
Cleaning Disinfection
① ② A B C D
Cleaning methods(Wipe and Bath Immersion):
① Wipe: wipe with a damp cloth immersed in alkalescent detergent (soap water, etc.) or alcohol
solution and then wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry lint free cloth.
② Immersion: flush with water first and then immerse it in alkalescent detergent (soap water, etc.)
(water temperature 40ºC recommended) for approximately three minutes. Finally clean with water
and dry completely.
Disinfection methods:
A: Wipe: wipe with a damp cloth immersed in medium- or high-efficiency detergent and then wipe
off the remaining detergent with a dry lint free cloth.
B: Immersion: immerse it in medium- or high-efficiency detergent for more than 30 minutes
(recommended time). Then clean with water and dry completely.
C: Steam autoclave at 134ºC for 10 to 20 minutes (recommended time).
D: Ultraviolet radiation for 30 to 60 minutes (recommended time).
As necessary*: shorten the cleaning and disinfection intervals if the equipment is used in
dusty environment to ensure that the equipment surface is not covered by dust. Clean and
disinfect the inspiration safety valve assembly only when the patient’s exhaled gas may
contaminate the inspiratory limb. For disassembling and installation methods, refer to 10.2.2.
The table below lists the cleaning and disinfecting agents and autoclaving process that may
be used on the ventilator.
Name Type
Ethanol (75%) Moderately efficient disinfectant
Isopropanol (70%) Moderately efficient disinfectant
Glutaraldehyde (2%) Highly efficient disinfectant
Ortho-Phthalaldehyde disinfectant (such as
Cidex
®
OPA)
Highly efficient disinfectant
Soap water (pH value of 7.0~10.5) Rinsing agent
Clean water Rinsing agent
Steam autoclave* Highly efficient disinfection
Steam autoclave*: The recommended temperature of this disinfection method is 134ºC
(273ºF).