72 EN MEDUVENT Standard
WM 67851 01/2021
7 Hygienic reprocessing
Risk of infection resulting from defective hygienic
reprocessing!
The use of devices and accessories which have not been subjected
to hygienic reprocessing might lead to infections if they come into
contact with the skin of the patient or user or the patient's
airways. This might cause the patient and the user serious or life-
threatening injury.
Subject the device and accessories to hygienic reprocessing
after every use.
Carry out hygienic reprocessing in accordance with the
cleaning and disinfection plan (see “7.11 Cleaning and
disinfection plan”, page 92).
Device and accessories are not supplied in a sterile condition.
Only reuse the device and accessories if they have been
subjected to hygienic reprocessing in accordance with the
cleaning and disinfection plan.
When reprocessing the device and accessories, use only the
recommended cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Follow the instructions for use of the cleaning agent and
disinfectant being used.
Follow the instructions for use of the accessories.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
To reduce germ contamination, always disinfect the reusable
measuring circuit by immersion (see “7.7 Disinfecting the
reusable measuring circuit by immersion”, page 86) or steam-
sterilize it.
Risk of infection resulting from use of a contaminated device
for subsequent ventilation procedures!
If the device is used in a contaminated environment, it might draw
in contaminated ambient air. This can cause serious or life-
threatening injury to the patient.
If you suspect that the interior of the device has been
contaminated, take the device out of service and contact the
manufacturer.
Risk of infection from contaminated disposables!
Reused disposables might cause infections if they come into
contact with airways. This might cause the patient and the user
serious or life-threatening injury.
Do not reuse disposables.
Do not subject disposables to hygienic reprocessing.
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