Fisher & Paykel Cleaning Instructions for Humidifiers and Recommended Disinfectants Like Pyroneg

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APPENDIX D _________________________________________________

D1 CLEANING OF HUMIDIFIER HEATER BASES

These are the recommended cleaners for use with Fisher and Paykel heaterbases as of the time of revision of this technical manual. The disinfectants in the list below have been tested to ensure no damage to the outer plastic or metal components of the humidifier. If you wish to use a chemical other than these, please contact your local Fisher and Paykel Healthcare supplier.

Cleaning instructions

1.Disconnect the humidifier from any electrical outlet.

2.Clean the humidifier with one of the following recommended disinfectants using a damp cloth: Isopropyl Alcohol

Dy-Gest I™

2% w/v Glutaraldehyde (Cidex™ ) Sporicidin™

Normal dishwashing detergent.

Follow the manufacturers instructions carefully. Use the correct dilution of the disinfectant.

DO NOT immerse the humidifier in any liquid.

3. Wipe the humidifier clear of any cleaning residues before use.

D2 CLEANING OF AIRWAY TEMPERATURE PROBES

(900MR560, 900MR561, 900MR563, 900MR565, 900MR568, 900MR569 & 900MR571)

Several chemical disinfectants have been tested with the temperature probe types listed above. The chemicals listed below have been found to not affect the integrity or performance of these temperature probes: If you wish to use a chemical or sterilization procedure other than these, please contact your local Fisher and Paykel Healthcare supplier.

Cleaning instructions

1.Physically clean the airway temperature probes, removing all visible contaminants.

2.Disinfect the airway temperature probes with one of the following solutions:

Isopropyl alcohol	Medizyme™	Sporicidin™
Control 3™	Pyroneg™
2% w/v Glutaraldehyde(Cidex™ )	Solution 2™

OR use one of the following sterilization procedures: Ethylene oxide sterilization at 55°C (131°F), 80kPa, or

Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (Sterrad) sterilization at 10-40°C (50-104°F).

DO NOT immerse gold-plated electrical connector plug in disinfectant. DO NOT autoclave. DO NOT use dishwater detergents or solvents.

3.Wipe the airway temperature probes clear of any cleaning residues before use. Store in a clean manner.

Cidex™ is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty. Ltd. North Ryde, NSW, Australia.

Dy-Gest I™ is a registered trademark of EcoLab Ltd. Hamilton, New Zealand.

Sporicidin ™ is a registered trademark of Sporicidin International Ltd, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.

Ref. 185040646 MR730/720/700/480 Technical Manual ¯ Revision F ¯ Issued March 2001