11 Care and maintenance
The device must be disconnected from the patient before performing any maintenance
or service activities.
Following maintenance or service activities, a function test as described in chapter 6.1
must be performed.
11.1 Disinfection and sterilization
Analogously to device operation, cleaning and disinfection work on the device may
only be performed by trained specialist personnel.
The processes for the treatment of this medical product as described in this manual are
recommendations only. The requirements regarding hygiene and workplace safety
must always be observed during the treatment of medical products.
Routine cleaning must be carried out at regular intervals according to local hospital
guidelines. Automated thermal treatment should be used wherever possible. All
disposable parts must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner according
to local hospital guidelines and hygiene regulations.
Do not sterilize the device in an autoclave, under pressure, or using ethylene oxide
(EO). This will damage the device.