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6.5. Disinfection of the dialysate circuit
Be sure to disinfect the dialysate circuit before use of the machine.
6.6. Disposal of used machine
Procedures how to dispose materials of the machine are described below:
(a) Resin such as electrical circuit board and silicone oil; rubber and electric wire should be
disposed as industrial waste. If the disposal is covered by regional regulation, dispose them
based on it.
(b) To distinguish iron from stainless steel, use magnet because the iron is attracted by it, while
the stainless steel is not so. The iron is surface finished by painting or plating to prevent rust
formation.
6.7. Disposal of used packaging materials
Dispose used packaging materials after separating to groups of wood, styrol foam, corrugated
board and the like.
6.8. Disposal of blood lines and dialyzer
Dispose used blood lines and dialyzer by suitable manners specified by hospital or medical
facilities to prevent risk of infection.