PATIENT CIRCUIT

Institutional (hospital) Use:
1. Breathing Hose, Patient Interface and Adapters: If the device is to be used by more
than one patient, the circuit must be replaced.
2. Bacterial/Viral Filter: If the device is to be used by more than one patient the filter
must be replaced to prevent cross contamination. Do not try to wash the filter.
NOTE: The patient circuit should not be sterilized for reuse.
Home (individual) Use:
1. Breathing Hose, Patient Interface and Adapters: After use, the breathing hose and
patient interface should be washed thoroughly in soap and water. These parts must
be completely dry before reuse.
2. Bacterial/Viral Filter: The filter, which protects the device from entraining foreign
material from the patient, can be left in place as long as it is not blocked by spu-
tum or trapped moisture. Do not try to wash the filter.
NOTE: The patient circuit should not be sterilized.

EXTERNAL HOUSING

The exterior of the pump and housing may be washed with a mild detergent and water,
or with a bactericidal cleaning solution such as 70% isopropyl alcohol.
CAUTION: Do not sterilize with ethylene oxide gas or steam sterilize the pump
or pump housing.
SECTION 6

CLEANING & DISINFECTION

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