4.2 Cleaning, disinfection,
sterilisation
Permissible procedures
Procedure
Components
Mask cushion
Mask cushion GEL
Forehead cushion
Forehead cushion
GEL
Port cap
Mask frame
Coarse adjustment
component
Fine adjustment
component
Elbow
Rotating sleeve
Retaining ring
Headgear clips
Headgear
HEADstrap
Headgear
JOYCEstrap
Caution!
Always clean the components of the
mask thoroughly before disinfecting or
sterilising them as indicated in the
above Table.
Gel-filled mask components are highly
sensitive components. Always handle
them with care to prevent deformation
and damage.
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Description of procedures
Rinse cycle at 65 °C. Then rinse all parts
Dishwasher
carefully with clean water.
Hand wash in warm water. Use a mild
Hand wash
detergent. Then rinse all parts in clean
water and allow to air-dry.
Clean mechanically, e.g. with a brush,
in dilute solution. After disinfection
Disinfection*
rinse all parts thoroughly with distilled
water and dry thoroughly.
Steam sterilisation in equipment rated
Sterilisation
according to EN 285. Temperature 134
(alternative to
°C, minimum sterilisation time
disinfection)
3 minutes.
*We recommend the disinfectants
GIGASEPT FF, CIDEX OPA and
ANIOSYME DD1. Evidence of tolerance to
these disinfectants has been provided. It is
essential to follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Notes on the hygiene treatment and on the
hygiene treatment for a change of patient
can be found in a brochure from our
information portal at www.Weinmann.de. If
you do not have Internet access, contact
Weinmann.
Note
Wear suitable gloves (e.g. disposable
gloves) during the hygiene treatment.
Wash the HEADstrap headgear before
using for the first time, as the colour
might run.
The headgear may only be washed by
hand!
Do not iron the headgear, otherwise the
hook-and-loop closures will no longer
work!
4.3 Following treatment
Thoroughly dry all parts following the
hygiene treatment. Check the components
for residual contamination or damage.
Repeat the hygiene treatment if required.
Replace damaged parts. Reassemble the
mask.