Maintenance
4.2.3 Hygienic cleaning and disinfection of the reusable secretion canister
Fig. 30
A
Reusable secretion canister lid
B
Overflow protection with sphere
1. Empty the reusable secretion canister and dispose of the aspirate properly.
2. Remove the sphere before performing the following cleaning instructions (fig. 30
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(B)).
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3. Rinse all components of the reusable secretion canister under running water.
4. Place all components of the reusable secretion canister in a water bath at 65°C
temperature for 15 minutes once a day.
5. Afterwards, rinse the components thoroughly and let them dry.
6. Reinsert the sphere according to fig. 30.
Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the canister system
every 4 weeks, if it is used and cleaned hygienically frequently and for each new
patient!
A
B
4.2.4 Disposal of the disposable liner "OneWay"
1. Separate the pre-assembled connecting tube of the disposable liner " OneWay"
at the upper end of the T-piece of the external canister "Bag".
2. Remove the disposable liner "OneWay" from the reusable external canister
"Bag".
3. Dispose of the disposable liner "OneWay" incl. the suction tube in a proper
manner (please refer to chapter 6.3 "Disposal").
4.2.5 Hygienic cleaning of the external canister "Bag"
Please note the respectively applicable hygiene instructions.
Unless otherwise directed, please follow these steps:
1. Rinse the external canister "Bag" under running water.
2. Place the external canister "Bag" in a water bath at 65 °C temperature for 15
minutes once a day.
3. Subsequently rinse the external canister "Bag" thoroughly and allow it to dry.
Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the external canister
"Bag" every 12 month, if it is used and cleaned frequently and for each new
patient.