Cleaning The Device; Cleaning The Valve; Cleaning The Residual Limb - Blatchford Silcare Breathe Locking Liner Instructions D'utilisation

5.1

Cleaning the Device

Wash the inside of the device daily to avoid any build up of bacteria.
Take care handling the device when it is inside out to avoid picking up dust, grit and
other contamination which could cause irritation to the skin.
Dry thoroughly before use.
Do not tumble dry.
Washing by Hand:
1. Invert the device so that its silicone side points externally.
2. Clean the silicone with a solution of water and unperfumed, pH balanced soap.
3. Invert the device so that its silicone side points internally. Clean the valve and carefully
clean the distal cap.
4. Fill the device with warm water while both holding the proximal end closed and squeezing
the distal end to flush the water through the perforations.
5. Rinse the device with clean water to remove all residues.
6. Either pat dry the device with a lint-free cloth, or leave it to air dry. Take care when drying
and handling the device.
Note... Always dry the device with the silicone side of the device pointing internally. Otherwise, the
fabric can stretch and become distorted.
Machine Wash:
Suitable for machine washing at 30 °C.
Do not invert the device for machine washing.
5.2

Cleaning the Valve

Make sure the distal end perforations are not clogged and that there is no contamination/debris
is trapped under the valve.
1. During hand wash squeeze water through the distal perforations.
2. Carefully, slightly lift valve and wipe clean underneath with a clean piece of cloth.
3. Check correct operation/function of valve.
5.3

Cleaning the Residual Limb

Inspect residual limb before and after prosthetic limb use or at least daily.
Any deterioration in residuum condition should be reported to the practitioner. If the
residual limb has tissue damage, the use of the device should be stopped.
1. Clean the skin daily with an unperfumed, pH balanced soap.
2. Rinse the skin with clean water to remove all residues.
3. Apply lotion to dry skin, as recommended by a practitioner.
Make sure that any damaged skin or open wound is properly and suitably dressed to
prevent direct contact with the device.
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