Maintenance; Cleaning And Care In Outpatient And Inpatient Care; General Information; Cleaning And Disinfection Of The Surface Of The Device - Lowenstein Medical Allegra M30 Mode D'emploi

3 Operation
6. Fold the moving part of the secretion canister lid upwards so that the hooks
are released and take off the lid from the secretion canister.
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7. Empty and clean the reusable secretion canister and the lid according to
section 4.1.3 resp. 4.2.3.
8. Remove the used bacterial filter before a new patient uses the device or
when it has already been used for one patient for 2 weeks. Move the lever
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that is in the horizontal position a quarter turn counterclockwise so that the
lever points vertically downwards subsequently.
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9. When the lever is in this position, pull the bacterial filter out of the fitting
and dispose of the bacterial filter properly.
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10. Insert a new bacterial filter (see section 3.2.1).
11. Clean the surface of the device according to section 4.1.2 resp. 4.2.2.
12. Store the device in the shipping carton until next operation.

4 Maintenance

4.1 Cleaning and care in outpatient and inpatient care

4.1.1 General information

Health risks due to the handling of infectious or
pathogenic germs
Infectious and pathogenic germs in the aspirate cause health risks.
• Never operate the device without bacterial filter.
• Replace the bacterial filter at least every 2 weeks when used
exclusively for one patient!
• Wear suitable disposable gloves in doing so.
• The reuse of bacterial filters for multiple patients is prohibited for
hygiene and safety reasons!
• For each new patient, processing by
Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG or by an authorized
service partner of Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG is
strictly required!
• After each aspiration, all components that have come into contact
with the aspirate must be cleaned, disinfected or disposed of.
• The aspirate and the parts contaminated with aspirate must be
disposed of properly.
Health risks due to the handling of disinfectants
• The use of appropriate protective clothing during disinfection is
recommended.
• Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.
Damage of the device due to improper cleaning agents
• Do not use disinfectants containing acetone. These may damage or
disfigure the housing parts as well as the secretion canister lid.
• Follow the instruction for use provided by the manufacturers of
the used disinfectants, particularly concerning the compatibility with
materials and surfaces as well as the concentration information.
• Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG recommends
"Sekusept aktiv" for immersion disinfection of the accessories
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and "Incidin Plus" or "Incidin Liquid" for wipe disinfection of
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the device.

4.1.2 Cleaning and disinfection of the surface of the device

Clean the surfaces of the device regularly and disinfect them at
least weekly.
• The device can be wiped with a damp, lint-free cloth.
• Follow the instructions in section 4.1.1 for wipe disinfection.
Repeated cleaning and disinfection procedures may result in minor discolora-
tions of the plastic components of the housing. However these do not affect
the function of the device.
If the interior of the device comes into direct contact with liquids
or solids, the device must be inspected by
Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG or by a service partner
authorized by Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG.
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