High level thermal
1. Immerse the air tubing in a water bath. Take care
that no air bubbles are trapped inside the air tubing.
2. Increase the water bath temperature to 167°F
(75°C) for 30 minutes.
3. Air dry out of direct sunlight.
High level chemical
1. Soak the air tubing in a commercially available
solution of a chemical sterilant. Take care that
no air bubbles are trapped inside the air tubing.
2. Thoroughly rinse
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each component according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Air dry out of direct sunlight.
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Perform a visual inspection of the air tubing. If any visible deterioration is apparent (cracking, tears etc),
the air tubing should be discarded and replaced. Slight discoloration may occur and is acceptable.
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Reconnect the air tubing to your S9 device and assembled mask system.
Store in a dry, dust-free environment away from direct sunlight.
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
1 Cleaning: ResMed has tested the following detergents according to the manufacturer’s instructions:
– Alconox Tergazyme (diluted at 1%) using hot water (approximately 60°C or 140°F) or warm water (approximately 50°C or 122°F)
– (SlimLine, Standard only) Aniosyme DDI (diluted at 0.5%) using room temperature water (approximately 20°C or 68°F)
– (SlimLine, Standard only) Neodisher MediZym (diluted at 2.0%) using warm water (approximately 45°C or 113°F)
2 Rinsing: Thoroughly rinse the air tubing in drinking quality water (five litres per assembly) by immersing it completely for a minimum
of one minute in duration. Repeat the rinse procedure two additional times using fresh water for a total of three rinses.
Air Tubing Disinfection Guide
This disinfection guide is intended for multipatient use of
the air tubing in a sleep lab, clinic or hospital.
This guide describes ResMed’s recommended and validated
procedures for cleaning and disinfection of the air tubing. Each healthcare
facility should consult its own procedures before carrying out those outlined below.
Parts suitable for disinfection
Part
Disinfection process
High level thermal High level chemical
Hot water (approximately
75°C or 167°F)
for 30 minutes
CIDEX
™
OPA
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
0.55% for 12 minutes
Anioxyde
™
1000
for 30 minutes
Sekusept aktiv 2.0%
for 30 minutes
SlimLine
™
100 100 100 100
Validated number
of cycles
Standard 20 100 20 100
ClimateLine
™
26 100 100 –
ClimateLine
MAX ™
20 20 20 –
ClimateLine
MAX ™
Oxy 20 20 20 –
Validated disinfection procedures
1
Disconnect the air tubing from your S9 device and mask system.
2
Clean the air tubing with a soft bristle brush for one minute while soaking it in
the detergent
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solution. Pay particular attention to all crevices and cavities.
3
Run the detergent solution repeatedly through the air tubing until no contamination is visible.
4
Thoroughly rinse the air tubing according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5
Perform only one of the following disinfection and drying processes:
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