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Transportation
Follow hospital infection control protocols to package the outlet elbow for transport. Protect the outlet elbow from mechanical damage
during transport.
Using the storage cover
It is important that the Airvo 3 is stored properly after reprocessing. Store the Airvo 3 in
a clean, dry and dust-free location that is suitable for medical devices.
Cover the Airvo 3 with the storage cover so that it remains clean during storage:
• Wrap the Airvo 3 in a storage cover (900PT603) so that the identifi cation label on
the cover sits prominently above the display of the Airvo 3.
• Seal the cover with the adhesive tabs on the storage cover.
Cleaning and disinfection
Washer-disinfector supplies required for reprocessing of the Airvo 3 outlet elbow are:
• Mildly alkaline cleaning agent such as neodisher® MediClean forte (0.2% v/v)
Warnings
Other cleaning agents may be used if they are: non-abrasive, non-toxic and non-corrosive. Do not use any cleaning agents that are
not compatible with polycarbonate plastic.
Cleaning agents that are not suitable for use with the Airvo 3 include: ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, caustic soda, iodine,
methanol, methylated spirits, turpentine and alkaline bleaches such as sodium hypochlorite. Use of any of these products will
damage the Airvo 3.
Do not use rinse aids as these may cause damage to the outlet elbow.
Place the outlet elbow in a washer-disinfector and orient the outlet elbow such that washing fl uid can contact all internal surfaces and
allow for draining. Run a cleaning and thermal high-level disinfection cycle:
• Pre-cleaning: Cold rinse for at least 1 minute
• Cleaning: Wash at 55 °C for at least 5 minutes with a mildly alkaline cleaning agent as per manufacturer's instructions (e.g. neodisher®
MediClean forte, 0.2 % v/v)
• Neutralisation: Cold rinse for at least 1 minute
• Rinsing: Cold rinse for at least 1 minute
• Thermal disinfection: 90 °C for 5 minutes
• Drying: 90 °C for 25 minutes
Note
Do not exceed the maximum use period for the outlet elbow.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and warnings for all cleaning products.
Visual inspection
Visually inspect the outlet elbow for mechanical damage or discoloration of the chamber seal. If the seal or elbow appear damaged or
discolored, replace the outlet elbow.
Warning
Do not use the outlet elbow if the seal or elbow appear damaged or discolored. A damaged outlet elbow may aff ect therapy
delivery.
Storage and transport
It is important that the outlet elbow is stored properly after reprocessing. Store the outlet elbow in a clean, sealed plastic bag labeled
with the disinfection process details. Follow your hospital protocol for storage of high-level disinfected devices. Protect the outlet elbow
from mechanical damage during transport. Store the outlet elbow in a clean, dry and dust-free location that is suitable for medical
devices. The outlet elbow can alternatively be inserted back into the Airvo 3 then covered with the storage cover until the next use.
Reassembly
When setting up the Airvo 3 for the next use follow the reassembly steps below. If reassembly occurs prior to the next use, cover the
Airvo 3 with the outlet elbow assembled with the clean storage cover.
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