Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilisation - FLAEM ELISIR Bedienungsanleitung

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Carefully read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
This is a medical device for home use and may only be used with medication prescribed or recommended by a doctor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before each use, the nebuliser and accessories should be cleaned according to the instructions in the section "Cleaning,
disinfection and sterilisation". A personal use of the nebuliser and its accessories is recommended in order to avoid
any risks of infection.
1. Plug the power cord into a power socket corresponding to the voltage of the unit.
• Before using the unit for the first time, and periodically throughout its life, check the power supply cord for any
damage; if you detect any damage, do not plug it in. Take the appliance immediately to an authorised service centre
or your dealer.
• Never use adapters for power supplies different from the one indicated on the bottom of the unit (plate details). Keep
the cord away from heated surfaces.
2. Carefully wash your hands before preparing the inhalation therapy.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands and do not use the appliance while bathing or showering.
3. Open the nebuliser by turning the upper part (9c.) counterclockwise.
4. Pour the medication prescribed by the physician into the lower part (9a.). Close the nebuliser by turning the upper part
(9c.) clockwise.
5. Connect the accessories as shown in the "Assembly diagram". Sit comfortably, holding the nebuliser in your hands, place
the mouthpiece over your mouth or use the nasal prong or mask.
Interactions: the materials used that come into contact with drugs have been tested with a wide range of drugs.
However, due to the variety and continuous evolution of medication, the possibility of a chemical interaction cannot
be excluded. Once opened, the medication should be used as soon as possible, and prolonged contact between drug
and nebuliser should be avoided.
6. Start the unit by turning the switch on (.6.). Cover the hole of the nebulisation manual control (.8.) with your finger and
breathe smoothly and deeply; after inspiration we recommend to hold your breath for a moment in order to allow inhaled
aerosol droplets to deposit ; whilst holding your breath remove the finger from the hole of the nebulisation manual
control (.8.) to optimise drug intake. Breathe out slowly.
To obtain continuous nebulisation, do not fit the nebulisation manual control (.8.), especially in the case of children
or invalids.
• Children and disabled persons should always use the unit under strict supervision of an adult who has read this
manual.
• The unit should not be used in the presence of anaesthetic mixture inflammable with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not obstruct the air slots placed on both sides of the unit. During use, always place the unit on a firm surface clear
of obstacles. The air slots should be kept free of obstruction by gauze, hairs or similar objects. Do not place any
objects inside the air slots.
7. When the treatment is finished, turn off and unplug the unit.
• Always unplug the power cord immediately after use.
8. It may happen that during the use of the nebuliser visible humidity deposits form in the connection tube (.7.): disconnect
the tube from the nebuliser and let it dry using the compressor air flow in order to reduce any risks of infection between
users.

CLEANING, DISINFECTION and STERILISATION

Before undertaking any cleaning operation, switch off and unplug the unit.
Accessories
• Cleaning: Wash under running water with mild (non abrasive) washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher on warm cycle,
after disassembling all the parts. Clean the nozzle (9b.) after detaching it from the upper part (9c.) of the nebuliser and
disassembling as shown in fig. A.
• Disinfection: All accessories (except for the connecting tube) can be disinfected choosing one of these methods: a) by
soaking in a solution of water (60%) and white vinegar (40%). Finally, rinse thoroughly with drinking water; b) by deep
boiling (20 minutes); this method cannot be used for the tube and the mask.
• Sterilisation: Sterilise all parts with cold chemical sterilizers (peracetic acid based, following the instructions provided
by the manufacturer), or (except for the tube and the mask) in an autoclave at 121°C (1,2 bar) for 20 minutes or at 134°C
(1.2 bar) for 8 minutes max. carefully following the instructions provided by the autoclave manufacturer.
• Drying: After each use dry all parts very carefully with a paper tissue or a warm air flow (hair dryer) in a non-humid place.
Reassemble the nozzle and fit it back in place on the nebuliser as shown in the "Assembly diagram".
for treating ailments of the upper airways.
Use the unit only as described in this instruction manual.
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