WM 67851 01/2021
MEDUVENT Standard EN 73
7 Hygienic reprocessing
7.1 Hygienic reprocessing intervals
Risk of injury and material damage from residues of
disinfectants or cleaning agents in the device or the breathing
circuit!
Residues of disinfectants or cleaning agents might get into the
patient's lungs. This can cause serious or life-threatening injury to
the patient, and damage the device.
After hygienic reprocessing, rinse all parts of the breathing
circuit thoroughly with water and allow them to dry
completely.
After hygienic reprocessing, check the device and the
breathing circuit visually for residues of cleaning agents or
disinfectants, and remove any residues as necessary.
Perform a complete function check after every hygienic
reprocessing procedure.
Do not immerse the device in liquids.
Always ensure the hygiene filter is inserted in the device when
carrying out hygienic reprocessing.
Clean/disinfect the filter compartment only when replacing the
filter.
When cleaning/disinfecting the filter compartment, only
moisten it, do not wet it.
Part Interval
After every use At least 1x weekly
After infection
transport or
exceeding filter
service life (at least
every 6 months)
All parts (except hygiene
filter)
xx-
Hygiene filter - - x