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Cleaning Procedures
These cleaning procedures supersede all others prior to January 29, 2007.
PERCUSSIONAIRE® EQUIPMENT
All new Percussionaire® products are packaged clean. They should not be considered
sterile or decontaminated. Prior to use it is recommended that breathing circuit
components be disassembled and sterilized/decontaminated.
STERRAD® 100S
Percussionaire ® Corporation recommends the Sterrad® 100S sterilization system.
Follow instructions below for how to disassemble Percussionaire® breathing circuits.
Wash and dry all parts completely
Breathing harness should be wiped down between patients
Process through Sterrad® Sterilizer at a standard cycle with a 35% (2.080 Mg H
2
O/Liter)
concentration.
Reassemble circuit.
Other Techniques
The decision to use other decontamination techniques should be based on the following
parameters: < 280 Fahrenheit (137.8 Celsius)
Standard Phasitron® part # A50007-12
The above components can withstand temperatures < 280 Fahrenheit (137.8 Celsius).
These parts can withstand temperatures < 140 Fahrenheit (60 Celsius)
Interface tubing assembly part # A50034