13 General cleaning guidelines
WARNINGS
After each use, the parts that have been in contact with aspirated secretions are to be
cleaned and disinfected or disposed.
General notes
– For detailed information refer to Medela Cleaning & Reprocessing Guide: 200.2391.
– This cleaning guideline relates to the cleaning of the entire Thopaz + product ranges see
Appendix A.
– Never place electrical devices in water or other liquids, specifically Thopaz + and the docking
station.
– Do not spray or pour liquid directly onto Thopaz + /docking station.
– Thopaz + product range cannot be sterilized.
– Rinsing the Thopaz + product range in a washing machine is not permitted.
– Immersion disinfection, thermal disinfection and ultrasound cleaning for the Thopaz + product
range are not permitted.
– Higher temperature than 45°C, 113°F can cause protein coagulation which can lead to
problems further in the process.
– Clean all surfaces immediately after use to avoid residues from drying and to prevent growth
of microorganisms.
– Do not use cleaning agent/detergent based on phenol.
– Do not use steel brushes or steel wool for cleaning.
– Store medical products dry and dust free.
Disposables
This symbol indicates a single use product. This product is not intended to be reprocessed.
Reprocessing could cause loss of mechanical, chemical and/or biological characteristics.
Reuse could cause cross contamination.
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