Pulmonetic Systems LTV 950 - Cautions

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Series ventilator Operator’s Manual
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Cautions
CAUTION
Ventilator Sterilization – To avoid irreparable damage to the LTV
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Series ventilator, do not attempt
to sterilize it.
Cleaning Agents – To avoid damaging the ventilator’s plastic components and front panel, do not
use cleaning agents containing ammonium chloride, other chloride compounds, more than 2%
glutaraldehyde, phenols, or abrasive cleaners.
Ventilator Immersion - Do not immerse the ventilator in liquids.
Reusable Patient Circuit Components - To avoid degradation of the reusable patient circuit
components, do not exceed the following constraints:
• 50 cleaning cycles or 1 year (whichever comes first)
Steam Autoclave:
• Pressure: 20 PSIG
• Temperature: 275°F (135°C)
• Time: 6 minutes
Liquid Sterilizing Agent:
Do not use any of the following solutions to clean, disinfect, or sterilize the patient circuit:
Pasteurization:
• A 30-minute warm water detergent and a 30-minute 165°F (74°C) hot water cycle.
• Drying in a sterile drier for more than 1 hour or 140°F (59°C).
Gas (ETO):
• Temperature: 131°F (55°C)
Differential Pressure Ports - A low pressure air nozzle with flow less than 10 liters per minute
should be used for cleaning the differential pressure ports.
Exhalation Valve Cleaning - Do not pour or spray liquid cleaners into the exhalation valve.
Patient Wye Installation – After cleaning, install the patient wye in the patient circuit so the proximal
sense lines are oriented up while operating.
Care of the Exhalation Valve - The exhalation valve is a delicate assembly and may be damaged if;
• Care is not exercised when handling or cleaning it.
• Cleaning instruments or foreign bodies are inserted into it.
• High-pressure gas nozzles are used to dry it.
Front Panel Cleaning – Do not pour or spray liquid cleaners onto the front panel.
• Ketone • Chlorinated solutions
• Phenol (>5%) • Chlorinated hydrocarbons
• Inorganic acids • Aromatic hydrocarbons
• Formaldehyde • Hypochlorite
• Liquid agents containing more than
2% glutaraldehyde