3. CPAP Alarm system test
display is on. To verify the alarm system is functioning correctly, unplug the heater wire
should be visible next to the heater wire image on the CPAP display. If either of these
things does not happen, do not use the machine and contact your MTTS
representative.
Alarm System (CPAP)
3B
Chemical Disinfection
3A
Autoclave
Reprocessing (CPAP)
The Dolphin CPAP must be reprocessed between uses with different patients.
The reprocessing steps should be carried out as soon as possible after using the de-
vice. Most of the parts can be reprocessed at the same time according to the following
steps:
1
Disassembly
2
Cleaning
OR
The temperature sensor cable must be reprocessed separately according to step 4 in this
section.
The disinfection processes in steps 3B and 4 have been tested with the
Dolphin CPAP. If you do not have the products recommended for these
processes, you may use alternative disinfection agents as long as they can
achieve high-level disinfection and are compatible with silicone, polysulfone,
about alternative disinfection methods.
At the time of this publication, bleach solution is not an FDA approved
high-level disinfectant.
Make sure to wash your hands and/or wear sterile gloves when
reassembling breathing circuit.
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