Cleaning And Disinfection Of The Reusable Secretion Canister; Cleaning/Disposal Of The Suction Tube; Cleaning And Disinfection Of The Rinsing Bottle; Cleaning And Care In The Homecare Area - Lowenstein Medical Allegra M30 Mode D'emploi

4 Maintenance

4.1.3 Cleaning and disinfection of the reusable secretion canister

A
B
Fig. 19
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. 19(B)).
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3. Rinse all components of the reusable secretion canister under running water.
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4. Immerse all components of the reusable secretion canister in disinfectant
solution, considering the specific concentration quantity.
5. Afterwards, rinse the components thoroughly and let them dry.
6. The reusable secretion canister can also be autoclaved for 20 minutes at
121°C, in that case please remove the overflow protection in advance
(fig. 19(B)).
7. After autoclaving, fix the overflow protection in the lid considering the
orientation of the opening (fig. 19(B)).
8. Reinsert the sphere according to fig. 19.
Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the canister
system after 12 months if it is used and disinfected frequently!

4.1.4 Cleaning/disposal of the suction tube

1. Dispose of the suction tube properly before the device is used by a new
patient!
2. If the device is used for one patient only, rinse the suction tube with clear
water using the rinsing bottle after each aspiration and place it daily in the
disinfectant solution recommended by
Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG for immersion disinfection (see
section 4.1.1).
3. Afterwards, rinse the suction tube thoroughly with clear water and let it dry.
Even when the suction tube is used for one patient only,
Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the suction tube
at least every 4 weeks since the material may become discolored and brittle
due to frequent applications!

4.1.5 Cleaning and disinfection of the rinsing bottle

1. Remove the lid of the rinsing bottle and rinse both parts under running water.
2. Immerse the rinsing bottle and the lid in disinfectant solution, considering the
specific concentration quantity.
3. Afterwards, rinse the components thoroughly and let them dry.
4. Place the lid back on the rinsing bottle.
Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG recommends to replace the rinsing bottle
every 4 weeks if it is used and disinfected frequently!

4.2 Cleaning and care in the homecare area

4.2.1 General information

Health risks due to the handling of infectious or path-
ogenic 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!
• Prior to passing the device on to another patient resp. to other
persons, processing by Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG or
by an authorized service partner of Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH
& Co. KG is strictly required! For that purpose observe the infor-
mation regarding the further use of the device (see section 4.3).
• 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 resp. damages of the device due to the
handling of disinfectants
• If you have the possibility to use disinfectants, please observe the
information in section 4.1. Otherwise please follow the indications
of section 4.2.2 till 4.2.5!
4 Maintenance

4.2.2 Cleaning of the surface of the device

Clean the surfaces of the device regularly.
The device can be wiped with a damp, lint-free cloth. Repeated cleaning
procedures may result in minor discolorations 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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