Atmos A 161 battery series User manual

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ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery

Operating instructions

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ATMOS

Phone: + 49 7653 689-0

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Internet: http://www.atmosmed.de

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79853 Lenzkirch

Deutschland/Germany

Further information, accessories, consumables and

spare parts are available from:

Table of contents

8.0 Cleaning / Disinfection ......................................... 12-16

8.1 Basic information.......................................................... 12

8.1.1 Bacterial  lter ............................................................... 12

8.1.2 Suction hose, hose connector and vacuum hose ........ 12

8.1.3 Fingertip ....................................................................... 12

8.1.4 Secretion canister ........................................................ 12

8.1.5 Canister lid ................................................................... 12

8.1.6 Device surface ............................................................ 13

8.1.7 Rinsing Canister........................................................... 13

8.1.8 Accessories.................................................................. 13

8.2 Oversuction ................................................................. 13

8.3 Cleaning instructions.................................................... 13

8.4 Recommended instrument disinfections ..................... 14

8.5 Recommended surface disinfections .......................... 14

8.6 Cleaning and servicing plan ........................................ 15

9.0 Maintenance and servicing ....................................... 17

9.1 Basic informationen...................................................... 17

9.2 Reprocessing ............................................................... 17

9.3 Battery handling ........................................................... 17

9.4 Sending in the device................................................... 18

10.0 Trouble-shooting........................................................ 19

11.0 Accessories, consumables, ...................................... 20

spare parts

11.1 Accessories.................................................................. 20

11.2 Consumables ............................................................... 20

11.3 Spare parts................................................................... 21

12.0 Technical speciﬁ cations............................................ 22

13.0 Checking / Reprocessing / Disposal ........................ 23

13.1 Checking ATMOS suction devices ............................... 23

13.2 Reprocessing ............................................................... 23

13.3 Disposal ....................................................................... 23

14.0 Notes on EMC............................................................. 24

1.0 Introduction .................................................................. 3

1.1 Notes on operating instructions...................................... 3

1.2 Function ......................................................................... 4

1.3 Intended use .................................................................. 4

1.4 Scope of supply.............................................................. 5

1.5 Transport and storage ................................................... 5

1.6 Explanation of symbols ................................................. 5

2.0 Safety advice ................................................................ 6

3.0 Setting up and starting up........................................... 7

3.1 Operating elements....................................................... 7

3.2 Connection ..................................................................... 7

3.3 Starting up...................................................................... 7

3.4 Charging the battery....................................................... 7

3.4.1 Charging with battery charging power pack ................... 7

3.4.2 Charging with battery charger leads (12V)..................... 7

4.0 General operation ........................................................ 8

4.1 Suction hose .................................................................. 8

4.2 Adjust vacuum................................................................ 8

4.3 Suction procedure ......................................................... 8

4.4 Hose rinsing .................................................................. 8

5.0 Operation DDS.............................................................. 9

5.1 DDS canister and DDS bacterial  lter ........................... 9

5.2 Insertion of the DDS canister ......................................... 9

5.3 Connect hose ................................................................. 9

6.0 Operation Receptal®................................................... 10

6.1 Holder for Receptal®secretion canister ....................... 10

6.2 Assembling the Receptal®secretion canister set........ 10

6.3 Connect hose ............................................................... 10

7.0 Operation Medi-Vac®and Serres®..............................11

7.1 Holder for Medi-Vac®secretion canister........................11

7.2 Assembling the Medi-Vac®secretion canister set ........ 11

7.3 Connect hose ............................................................... 11

7.4 Holder for Serres®secretion canister ............................11

7.5 Assembling the Serres®secretion canister set ............ 11

7.6 Connect hose ............................................................... 11

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Notes on operating instructions

These operating instructions contain important notes on how to operate the

ATMOS® A / C 161 Battery safely, correctly and e󰀨 ectively. Their reading helps to avoid risks, and

also to reduce repair costs and down-time. That increases, amongst other things, the reliability and

service-life of the device.

These operating instructions serve not only for new operating personnel to be instructed in its use,

but also for use as a reference manual.

These operating instructions must always be kept available near the device.

Care and period tests in conjunction with professional execution provide for operational safety and

readiness for use of your ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery and are therefore a must besides regular clea-

ning.

Repair work and period tests may be carried out only by expert personnel authorised by ATMOS. By

applying only original spare parts you will have the guarantee that operational safety, readiness for

work and the value of your ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery will be preserved.

● The product ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery bears CE marking according to the EC Directive of the

council for medical products 93/42/EEC and meets the basic requirements of annex I of this

directive.

● The product ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery complies with all applicable requirements of the directive

2011/65/EC restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic

equipment (“RoHS”).

● The declaration of conformity and our general standard terms and conditions can be obtained on

our website at www.atmosmed.com.

● The quality management system applied at ATMOS has been certi ed according to international

standard EN ISO 13485.

● Prior to start-up please peruse chapter 2.0 „For your safety“, in order to be prepared for any

possible dangerous situations.

●Reproduction of these instructions – even in part – only with the written permission of ATMOS.

●Subject to alterations and changes.

These operating instructions are valid for the following devices:

• ATMOS®A 161 Battery DDS... REF 313.0500.0

with 1 l DDS secretion canister

• ATMOS®C 161 Battery DDS. REF 313.0400.0

with 1 l DDS secretion canister

• ATMOS®C 161 Battery Receptal®REF 313.0465.0

with 1.5 l Receptal®canister

• ATMOS®C 161 Battery Medi-Vac®REF 313.0402.0

with 1 l Medi-Vac®canister

• ATMOS®C 161 Battery Serres®REF 313.0403.0

with 1 l Serres®canister

Please store this document near the device for later use!

1.2 Function

The ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery is a very handy small suction unit. It is

driven by an electromotive, maintenance-free swing piston pump. During

operation, the pump generates a vacuum within the hose system and the

collection canister, thus sucking o󰀨 secretions or  uids (e.g. by means

of a suction catheter). The  uid is gathered in the collection canister. A

mechanical over ow safety (on the inner part of the collection canister

lid) avoids penetration of secretion into the pump head.

Valid for ATMOS®C 161 Battery

The  nal vacuum and, following, the air- ow rate can be adjusted by me-

ans of the  ne control and the vacuumgauge. An overtemperature stop

controlled by electronics avoids overheating of the unit.

Valid for ATMOS®A 161 Battery

The  nal vacuum and, following, the air- ow rate can be adjusted by

means of 3 step vacuum regulation.An overtemperature stop controlled

by electronics avoids overheating of the unit.

For ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery / DDS:

The reusable secretion canister is connected to the pump housing via

direct-docking, without any pedestrian hose system. Only the suction

hose has to be plugged in by the user.

A bacterial  lter, located in the lid of the secretion canister, avoids ente-

ring of bacterias and liquids into the pump interior. A mechanical over-

suction stop integrated in the canister lid additionally avoids accidentally

absorption of secretion into the pump head.

1.0 Introduction

Fig 1a.

ATMOS®C 161 Battery / DDS

Vacuum gauge

Vacuum control

 On/o󰀨 push button

Charge level indicator

 Battery test button

 Hose holder

 Sliding cover for protecting the

control elements

Fig 1b.

ATMOS®A 161 Battery / DDS

Vacuum adjustment

 On/o󰀨 push button

Charge level indicator

 Battery test button

Hose storage

1.3 Intended use

Name: ATMOS®A 161 Battery / ATMOS®C 161 Battery

Main functions: Temporarily and spontaneously suction of secretions,

blood and body fluids which typically accumulate during respiratory tract

suction and ENT treatment.

Med. indications/ application: Suction of the upper respiratory track

and throat, nose, ear

Specification of the main function: Drainage and temporarily collec-

tion of body fluids. By means of an electrical suction pump, a negative

pressure will be created. The integrated secretion canister allows a tem-

porarily collection of the derived body fluids.

Application organ: Upper respiratory track (oral cavity, nasopharyngeal

cavity and bronchial system) and throat, nose, ear

Application time: Temporary use on the patient during respiratory tract

suction (< 60 min.) or short-term use at ENT treatment (up to 30 days)

Application site: The application site of respiratory tract suction is the

clinical, practices, nursing and home care sector. In ENT medicine the

devices are used in clinic and practice.

The application of the device may only be performed by medical trained

and introduced staff.

Contraindications: Not adapted for:

• the continuous operation in case of drainages in the low vacuum range

(e.g. thoracic drainage or wound drainage).

• permanently endoscopic use.

• the use outside of the medical sector.

• the suction of flammable, corrosive and explosive substances.

• the suction in explosion-risk areas.

The product is: X active □ not active

Sterility: The device is not sterile.

Single use product / reprocessing: The device and part of the acces-

sories are reusable, for information on reprocessing and disinfection

please see the operating instructions.

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

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1.4 Scope of supply

●Prior to dispatch, this ATMOS device was subjected to an extensive functional test and has been carefully packed.

Nevertheless, please compare the contents of the shipment on completeness immediately upon receipt (see delivery note).

In addition to the basic device, the scope of delivery comprises the following parts:

1.6 Explanation of symbols

The CE sign shows that this product

meets the appropriate requirements

of the EC guidelines.

1.5 Transport and storage

● The transport of the device may be e󰀨 ected only in a dispatch

carton upholstered and o󰀨 ering su󰀩 cient protection.

● Please document and report damages in transit immediately.

For complaints or return deliveries, please use the enclosed

form QD 434.

●The unit must be allowed to stand for up to six hours at room

temperature prior to starting up for the  rst time following

transport at temperatures below freezing. The unit may not

be operated if it has not acclimatised as this might damage its

diaphragms.

Warning, special diligent

notice!

Serial number

Order number

Application part type BF

Manufacturing date

Refer to operating

instructions.

Pump On / O󰀨

Battery test function

Fuse

Protection class II

Important information!

●Ambient conditions:

Transport/Storage: -30...+50° C;

5...90 % air humidity

non-condensing

at air pressure 700...1060 hPa

Operation and +10...+35° C;

battery charging: 20...80 % air humidity

non-condensing

at air pressure 700...1060 hPa

ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery, scope of supply of all versions:

Battery charging

power pack

Silicone

suction hose

Ø 6 mm, L= 1,30 m

1.0 Introduction

Grad. secretion

canister (1 l)

Lid for secretion

canister with

triple oversuction

safety

Medi-Vac®

canister (1 l)

Support

Receptal®

container (1.5 l)

Support

ATMOS®C 161 Battery

2 DDS

bacterial ﬁ lter

ATMOS®A 161 Battery

1 DDS bacterial

ﬁ lter

Medi-Vac®

suction bag (1 l)

with integrated

bacterial ﬁ lter

Receptal®

suction bag (1.5 l)

with integrated

bacterial ﬁ lter

Serres®

container (1 l)

Support

Serres®

suction bag (1 l)

Follow operating instruc-

tions! (blue)

Protection against the ingress of

- solid foreign objects Ø ≥ 12.5 mm

- vertically dripping water

Short term operation

Manufacturer

Eurasian conformity

Professional disposal

GOST Certi cate

(Russia)

REF

DDS Receptal®

Medi-Vac®Serres®

IP 21

2.0 For your safety

Danger to the

device

● Do not allow any liquid to get into the unit. If

liquid has penetrated the unit, it may not be

operated again, until it has been checked by

the customer service centre.

● The unit must be set up on a  rm, level sur-

face. The switched-on unit might get overheat-

ed if it is placed on an uneven surface (e.g.

mattress, cushion, padded seat etc.).

● The main voltage speci ed on the type plate

must match the power supply system.

●The unit may not be started:

•If cables or plugs are defective,

•If it has been dropped down before,

•If obvious defects might restrict safe

operation.

Clean the device prior to returning for repair.

●Pay attention to the ambient conditions de-

scribed in chapter 1.5 Transport and storage.

●The function of the device must be checked at

regular intervals for any safety related defects,

e.g. plug contacts, secretion canister, housing

etc.

●Never connect the unit to defective power

sockets or extension cables.

Avoid moisture on plug and switches.

●The unit, collection canister, mains cable, ac-

cessories, connection cables and hoses must

be checked for damage prior to starting up.

Damaged cables and hoses must be replaced

immediately. Prior to use, check the unit func-

tions.

Danger of injury!

● The ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery has been

designed for aspirating body  uids in medical

ranges. Never remove explosive gases and

in ammable or corrosive  uids.

● Only persons instructed in medical use may ap-

ply the ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery to patients.

● The unit may not be operated in splash water

range and in locations where there is a danger

of explosion.

General safety

information

● ATMOS cannot guarantee perfect functioning

neither will it be liable for damage to people

or property if:

• Any non-original ATMOS parts are

used,

• the user instructions given in this

manual are not followed exactly or

are disregarded,

• Assembly, resetting, alterations,

extensions and repairs are not carried

out by people authorised by ATMOS.

●Prior to starting up the ATMOS®A / C 161

Battery, read these operating instructions

carefully.

● No warranty rights shall exist in the event

of damage or failure caused by the use of

non-ATMOS®accessories or non-ATMOS®

consumables

● The safety standard of the ATMOS®A / C 161

Battery corresponds with recognized medical

technical regulations and the directions of the

law relating to medical products.

● Use transparent hoses only.

● Sterile packed parts may no longer be used

if their packing was damaged during trans-

port or storage.

Danger of infection for the patient.

●This suction unit may not be applied without

disposable bacterial  lter plate.

●The suction hose must never come into direct

contact with the application site.

Always use a sterile suction catheter resp. a

medical accredited aspiration set.

● In order to disconnect the device from the

mains, please remove the plug of the battery

charging power pack from the wall socket.

● Prior to cleaning and servicing the device.

● Before emptying the secretion canister.

● Before leaving the room.

Never pull at the cable!

● During storage of the device continuous

recharging with the charging unit is required

in order to provide full performance in emer-

gency cases.

● In the case the pump is switched on, while a

high vacuum (> 40 %) is applied, the device

switches o󰀨 automatically (safe condition). The

charge level indicator for the battery is blinking.

Switch on is only possible after ventilation of

the vacuum.

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● This product is not re-sterilisable. Repeated

reuse of components which are marked with a

2is forbidden. In case of repeated reuse these

components lose their function and there is a high

infection risk.

● The ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery may be oper-

ated only in rooms used for medical purposes,

but not in areas subject to explosion hazards

and in oxygen rich environments.

● Please only use the provided medical power

supply unit (manufacturer: GlobTek Inc., model:

GTM91099-6015-3.0-T2).

3.0 Setting up

Set up the device on a level,  rm surface.

3.1 Operating elements

3.2 Connection

The main voltage speci ed on the type plate must match

the power supply system.

Check mains cable for damages. Damaged cables must be

replaced immediately!

3.0 Setting up and starting up

3.3 Starting up

●The ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery is delivered ready for

use.

●Lift the unit out of the cardboard. Check whether the

voltage values on the data plate correspond with the

inbuilding voltage.

● Prior to  rst use, the battery must be fully charged!

●Check whether the battery is fully charged, hereto

please press the battery test button (Figure 2, )!

When the battery is fully charged, all display elements

will light up (Figure 2,). If this is not the case, please

recharge the battery (see chapter 3.4).

●Set up the device on a level,  rm surface.

●Prior to  rst operation, pay attention to the safety

information in chapter 2.0.

●The unit must be allowed to stand for up to six hours at

room temperature prior to starting up for the  rst time

following transport at temperatures below freezing. The

unit may not be operated if it has not acclimatised as

this might damage its diaphragms.

● ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery DDS: At least one DDS

bacterial filter must always be available because the

device may not be operated without filter!

Fig 3.

Fig 2.

Fig 4.

Fig 5.

3.4 Charging the battery

The battery is charged by the 12 V low voltage connector (Fig. 4).

Chapter 9.3 contains a reference to the battery handling.

3.4.1 Charging with battery charging

power pack

Connect the low voltage connector (Fig 4,) to the low voltage

socket at the device. Connect the mains plug of the battery

charging power pack (Fig 4,) to the wall socket.

3.4.2 Charging with battery charger leads

(12V)

Connect the low voltage connector to the cigarette lighter in

the car.

With both methods, full suction capacity is available during

charging. Even with fully discharged respectively defective

batteries it is possible to operate the device via 12 V low

voltage connection. The full suction capacity is available. In

order to prevent the device from fully discharge it switches o󰀨

automatically after approx. 10 minutes.

Battery capacity approx. 35 min.

Vacuum gauge (only for ATMOS®C 161 Battery)

Vacuum control

 On/o󰀨 push button

Charge level indicator

 Battery test button

 Hose holder

 Sliding cover for protecting the

control elements (only for ATMOS®C 161 Battery)

 Hose rewind (accessory)

Fig 4a.





C 161 Battery

high flow/

high vacuum

20 % 40 % 60 % 80 % 100 %



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4.3 Suction procedure

●Then, lead in the catheter in the same way as shown by

your hospital sta󰀨 and start the suction procedure.

●Control the suction procedure with the auxiliary air vent

(12) on the  ngertip.

 The hydrophobic DDS bacterial  lter / oversuction stop

safely avoids ingress of moisture. Nevertheless you should

empty the canister at a  ll level of 1/2.

●The secretion canister system is designed the way that

secretions  ows laterally to the wall. Therefore the foam

formation in the canister is reduced.

●Only for ATMOS®A 161 Battery

Adjust your desired vacuum by turning the three-steps.

adjustment to the suitable position.

-25 kPa* low, -55 kPa*medium, -75 kPa* high

* depends on daily atmospheric pressure and

Ambient conditions

●Only for ATMOS®C 161 Battery

Adjust your desired vacuum by closing the suction

hose opening with the  nger (11) the vacuum is then

generated. Open the regulating valve / vacuum control

(page 4, ) until the vacuumgauge shows the desired

vacuum value

●Choose a suction catheter of the right size (14 which

are available from ATMOS in 3 di󰀨 erent sizes) or

a suction instrument which is only available from

specialized dealers.

4.0 General operation

4.2 Adjust vacuum

4.1 Suction hose

●Join the suction hose (11) and the suction catheter (14) by means of the  ngertip (not included in delivery) (13).

4.4 Hose rinsing

●Dispose the suction catheter and rinse the

suction tube with clean water or disinfec-

tion liquid after every suction procedure. We

recommend to use the rinsing bottle in which

you can carry clean water along with you.

A separate rinsing canister set is available

(REF 313.0008.0).

Important

notes on safety

● Make sure that the collection canister

is evacuated in time. As soon as the

canister is half- lled, it must be emptied

(this principle proves right in all application

ranges).

●Attention: Suction procedures in the res-

piratory tract may only be implemented

after appropriate instruction by hospital or

special sta󰀨 .

● When the maximum level is exceeded,

the over ow safety reacts and suction is

stopped. Empty the canister

● Check the vacuum readout regularly!

● If secretion has been soaked up into the

pump due to improper use or manipula-

tion, the device must be repaired by AT-

MOS or a service partner authorised by

ATMOS.

● For aspiration use only applicable suc-

tion catheters, attachments or a medical

aspiration sets.

● Whilst aspirating please pay attention to the

 lling level of the secretion canister.

AUXILIARY AIR VENT OPEN =

suction procedure is interrupted (e.g. when leading in the catheter)

AUXILIARY AIR VENT CLOSED WITH THE FINGER = suction

Fig 6.

11 Suction hose

12 Auxiliary air vent

13 Finger tip

14 Suction catheter

Prior to these notes please read the foregoing chapter of your respective version of the ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery!

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5.0 Operation DDS

Important notes on safety for the

DDS canister system

• Do not operate the device without a

bacterial ﬁ lter. We recommend you

always to store at least one spare

bacterial ﬁ lter.

• Always wear disposable gloves when

changing the bacterial  lter!

• Prior to each use please check wheth-

er the bacterial  lter is dry and clean.

Replace the bacterial  lter with a new

 lter if it is discoloured, contaminated

or oversucked. A bacterial  lter may

never be reused.

• Exchange the bacterial  lter when

changing the patient. ATMOS recom-

mends: Replace the bacterial  lter after

14 days, even if there is no patient

change.

• Vacuum connection

Direct-Docking-System

The vacuum connection between the

pump and the collection canister is cre-

ated automatically as soon as the DDS

canister is positioned correctly.

5.1 DDS canister and

DDS bacterial ﬁ lter

 With the DDS collection canister on a  rm surface, position

the lid horizontally on top (the lid may not be twisted!)

Press down lightly onto the collection canister using both

hands until limit is reached (Fig 7).

5.2 Insertion/Removal of the

DDS canister

The  lter must be  xed to the housing. Afterwards the

secretion canister is inserted. For insert the DDS collec-

tion canister, shift it horizontally onto the bacterial  lter; for

removal, pull it horizontally outside (Fig 8).

Please note that this order is strictly observed otherwise

power loss of the device could be the consequence!

5.3 Connect hose

Press the required DDS hose adapter with 6 or 10 mm

diameter into the hole of the DDS collection canister lid

twisting slightly to ensure a tight  t (Fig 10).

Twist slightly in the same manner when removing.

Fig 9.

Fig 8.

Fig 7.

Tip

Fig 10.

If required the canister can be ejected even easier from

the device by means of a lever instrument (e.g. plain

spattle); see Fig. 9.

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6.0 Operation Receptal®

6.2 Assembling the Receptal®

secretion canister system

Insert the Receptal®bag into the Receptal®canister.

Close the canister tightly at all sides.

Check again for density, otherwise no vacuum can

be built up.

Insert the vacuum hose.

Only bags with integrated bacterial  lter may be used!

Fig 12.

Fig. 13.

●Only use secretion bags with integrated

bacterial ﬁ lter!

A bacterial ﬁ lter avoids divulgement of

bacterias.

●Sterile packed parts may no longer be used if

their packing was damaged during transport or

storage

Danger of infection for the patient.

6.1 Holder for Receptal®secretion

canister

Plug the screw thread of the holder from the top into the

borehole at the bottom side of the device.

Screw it together with the provided screw nut.

Fig. 11.

Receptal®bag

Receptal®canister

15 Vacuum channel

16 Vacuum hose

17 Connection for vacuum hose

The secretion is sucked o󰀨 through the vacuum

channel.

6.3 Connect hose

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15 16 17

7.0 Operation Medi-Vac®and Serres®

7.1 Holder for Medi-Vac®secretion

canister

Plug the screw thread of the holder from the top into

the borehole at the bottom side of the device.

Screw it together with the provided screw nut.

Fig. 14.

7.2 Assembling the Medi-Vac®

secretion canister system

Fig.15.

Medi-Vac®bag

Medi-Vac®canister

15 Vacuum channel

16 Vacuum hose

17 Connection for vacuum hose

7.3 Connect hose

Fig.16.

Insert the Medi-Vac®bag into the Medi-Vac®canister.

Close the canister tightly at all sides.

Check again for density, otherwise no

vacuum can be built up.

Insert the vacuum hose.

Only bags with integrated bacterial  lter may be used!

7.4 Holder for Serres®secretion

canister

Plug the screw thread of the holder from the top into the

borehole at the bottom side of the device.

Screw it together with the provided screw nut.

7.5 Assembling the Serres®secretion

canister system

7.6 Connect hose

Insert the Serres®bag into the Serres®canister.

Close the canister tightly at all sides.

Check again for density, otherwise no vacuum

can be built up.

Insert the vacuum hose.

Only bags with integrated bacterial  lter may be used!

15 Vacuum channel

16 Vacuum hose

17 Connection for vacuum hose

Fig.16.

15 16 17

8.0 Cleaning / Disinfection

The way the suction device is used determines its reliability

and safety. These hygiene measures are indispensable

for protecting the patient and the user and for maintaining

a safe and reliable suction device. When the suction

device is used on another patient or in case the device

has been oversucked a professional reprocessing by

the manufacturer, by a certi ed ATMOS partner or by a

specialist, who is authorised by ATMOS, in compliance

with Medical Devices Operator Ordinance, Medical

Devices Act and BV-Med rules is required (please see

chapter 9.2 reprocessing).

8.1 Basic information

●The following cleaning measures must only be

performed if the device was used. When the device

is only rarely used then a function check must be

conducted at least every three months. Only when

you adhere to these points the function of the device

can be guaranteed.

●We recommend you to document any maintenance

work and also any exchange of parts.

●Please always wear disposable gloves for any work

you perform.

●Prior to cleaning the device please remove and dispose

all disposable parts like filter, fingertip and catheter.

●Prior to cleaning please remove the mains cable from

the device.

●The described measures for cleaning and disinfection

do not replace valid rules for operating the device!

●Please observe the instructions for use prescribed

by the manufacturers of disinfectants. Especially

regarding concentration and regarding their

suitability for use.

●Attention: The lid parts and silicone hoses might get

dyed by some disinfectants; a fact which does not take

effect on the attributes of the materials.

●Basically all parts (canister, cover, overflow safety and

hose) which come into contact with suction material

must be cleaned, disinfected. Single-use parts like, for

example, filters, catheter, fingertip must be exchanged

as soon as the device is used in another patient.

Please see the different instructions for cleaning

(chapter 8.3).

●In case the suction device is used in one patient only

device and accessories should, for hygienic reasons,

be cleaned and disinfected. Please see the different

instructions for cleaning (chapter 8.3).

●Cleaning in an automatic cleaner and disinfecter is

also possible (hose connector, secretion canister and

canister lid).

Thermal disinfection is carried out at 93° C.

8.1.1 Bacterial ﬁ lter

● Exchange the bacterial filter when changing the

patient. ATMOS recommends: Replace the bacterial

filter after 14 days, even if there is no patient change.

● Replace the bacterial filter with a new filter if it is

discoloured, contaminated or oversucked.

● Pay attention to storing a sufficient number of

replacement bacterial filters.

8.1.3 Fingertip

●Fingertip is not included in delivery.

●Prior to using the device in another patient the  ngertip must

be exchanged.

●In case the device is used in one patient only we recommend

for hygienic reasons the exchange of the  ngertip every day.

8.1.4 Secretion canister

●The secretion canister must always be disinfected with an

instrument disinfectant recommended on page 14 in case the

device is used in another patient. Prior to disinfection please

take care to empty the canister and to rinse it with clear water

in order to increase cleaning e󰀩 ciency.

Please observe the instructions for use of the relevant

disinfectant solution!

●In case the device is used in one patient only we recommend

disinfection of the canister every day as described above.

●For hygienic reasons we recommend to empty the secretion

canister after every suction procedure and to rinse it with clear

water.

 Information on how to remove the canister you will  nd in

chapter 5.2 on page 9.

8.1.2 Suction hose, hose connector and

vacuum hose

●Suction hose and hose connector must always be disinfected

with an instrument disinfectant recommended on page 14 in

case the device is used in another patient. Prior to disinfection

or autoclaving the parts must be rinsed with clear water for

at least 10 seconds in order to increase cleaning e󰀩 ciency.

Please observe the instructions for use of the relevant

disinfectant solution!

●In case the parts are used in one patient only we

recommend an exchange every 4 weeks.

●In addition we recommend to thoroughly rinse hose, hose

connector and vacuum hose with clear water and to disinfect

them at least once a day as described above.

8.1.5 Canister lid

●The canister lid must always be disinfected with an instrument

disinfectant recommended on page 14 in case the device is

used in another patient. Prior to disinfection please take care

to remove the bacterial  lter from the lid and to disassemble

the lid into its single components (lid,  oat ball and hose

connector). Prior to disinfection the parts must be rinsed with

clear water for at least 10 seconds in order to increase cleaning

e󰀩 ciency. Afterwards the parts have to be disinfected.

Fig 17.

8.0 Cleaning / Disinfection

o The complete surface of the hose rewind, the trolley and the

device support must always be cleaned with a damp (not wet)

cloth and disinfected with a surface disinfectant stated on page

14 prior to use the device in another patient.

o In case the device is used in one patient only the device

surface should be cleaned if it is contaminated however at least

once every week with a damp (not wet) cloth and afterwards be

disinfected with a surface disinfectant stated on page 14.

8.2 Oversuction

When is a suction unit oversucked?

A suction device is oversucked if suction material penetrated into

the interior of the device.

How can one realise that the suction device is contaminated?

Generally a reduced suction capacity is a sign of possible oversuction.

The ATMOS®C 161 Battery has a condensate collector at the bottom

of the device. For visual inspection please remove the cap. The

device is oversucked if humidity or contamination is visible in the

condensate collector.

Measures

The device must be reprocessed by the manufacturer or a certi ed

ATMOS partner if the device is oversucked or if any reservations exist

regarding the hygiene condition.

A contaminated suction device bears a risk for the patient as well as

for the caregiver. Therefore, we recommend regular checking of the

condensate collector.

8.3 Cleaning instructions

for use in another patient

For use in one patient

contamination

after suction procedure

1x per day

1x per week

every 2 weeks

every 4 weeks

Exchange bacterial  lter X X X

Rinsing the suction hose X X

Disinfecting the suction hose X X

Exchanging the suction hose X

Exchanging the  ngertip X X

Emptying the secretion canister X X

Rinsing the secretion canister X X

Disinfecting the secretion canister X X

Rinsing the lid components X X

Disinfecting the lid components X X

Cleaning of the device surface X X X

Wipe disinfection of the

device surface X X X

Rinsing the vacuum hose X X

Disinfection of the vacuum hose X X

Disinfection of the hose connector X X

Please observe the instructions for use of the relevant

disinfectant.

Information on how to remove the secretion

canister lid you will  nd in chapter 5.2 on

page 9.

●We recommend to thoroughly rinse the lid and its

components with clear water after each suction

procedure in case the device is used in one patient

only.

Attention! Please remove bacterial  lter prior to

this!

8.1.6 Device surface

●Prior to use the device in another patient the

complete device surface must always be cleaned

with a damp (not wet) cloth and disinfected with a

surface disinfection solution stated on page 14.

●In case the device is used in one patient only

the device surface should be cleaned if it is

contaminated however at least once every week with

a damp (not wet) cloth and afterwards be disinfected

with a surface disinfectant stated on page 14.

Discolouration of the surface could occur by some

disinfectants; a fact which does not take e󰀨 ect on

the attributes of the material.

Prior to cleaning please make sure to disconnect the

device from the mains!

The device may never be autoclaved, rinsed under

running water or immersed into any liquids!

8.1.7 Rinsing Canister

●The rinsing canister must always be disinfected in

case the device is used in another patient. Prior to

disinfection please take care to empty the canister

and to rinse it with clear water in order to increase

cleaning e󰀩 ciency.

●In case the device is used in one patient only we

recommend disinfection of the canister every week.

●The rinsing canister may only be cleaned with a ph

neutral cleaning liquid which does not contain the

following ingredients: ammoniac, amines, amides,

phenol derivates, anionic tensides.

●The disinfection is exclusively allowed with a

disinfectant which does not contain the following

ingredients: alcohol, aromatic hydrocarbons,

ammonia, amine.

●Cleaning in a dishwasher is possible when using ph

neutral cleaning liquids (5 cycles)

8.1.8 Accessories

●Hose rewind (313.0007.0) /

Trolley (320. 0070.0) /

Device support (313.0012.0)

8.0 Cleaning

8.4 Recommended disinfectants for instruments

Disinfectant Contents (in 100 g) Manufacturer

GIGASEPT FF Succindialdehyde 11.0 g Schülke & Mayr, Norderstedt

(Application concentrate) Dimethoxytetrahydrofurane 3.0 g not for rinsing canister

Corrosion inhibitors

Non-ionic tensides and fragrances

Sekusept PLUS1Glucoprotamine 25.0 g Ecolab, Düsseldorf

(Application concentrate) Non-ionic tensides not for rinsing canister

Solvents, complexing agents

8.5 Recommended disinfectants for surfaces

Disinfectant Contents (in 100 g) Manufacturer

ATMOS®Green & Clean SK Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride <1 g Metasys, Rum (Austria)

(application solution) Dialkyldimehtylammoniumchloride <1 g

Alkyldimethylethylbenzylammoniumchloride <1 g

Dismozon pur Magnesium peroxyphthalate 80 g Bode Chemie, Hamburg

(granulate) Hexahydrate

End of product 12/2014

Dismozon plus Magnesium peroxyphthalate 95,8 g Bode Chemie, Hamburg

(granulate) Hexahydrate

Kohrsolin FF Glutaral 5 g Bode Chemie, Hamburg

(application solution) Benzyl-C12-C18-alkyldimethyl- 3 g not for rinsing canister

ammoniumchloride

Didecyldimethylammoniumchloride 3 g

Mikrozid sensitive wipes Quaternary Ammonium compounds 0.26 g Schülke & Mayr, Norderstedt

Perform Pentakalium bis(peroxymonosulphate)- 45.0 g Schülke & Mayr, Norderstedt

(application solution) bis(sulphate)

Bacillol 30 Foam Ethanol 14.0 g Bode Chemie, Hamburg

Propan-2-ol 10.0 g not for rinsing canister

Propan-1-ol 6.0 g

Alkylamino-

propylglycine < 1 g

Mikrobac forte Benzyl-C12-C18-alkyldimethyl- 19.9 g Bode Chemie, Hamburg

ammoniumchloride

N-(3-Aminopropyl)-N-dodecylpropan

1,3-diamin

Discolouration may result if disinfectants containing aldehydes and amines are used on the same object.

Cleaning and servicing plan for ATMOS®A / C 161 Battery

start date: name of the item: serial number:

* Before  rst time operation of a brand new device, respectively a technically as well as hygienically proper device.

day

cleaning

secretion

containe-

hälter

cleaning

canister

lid

cleaning

of the

housing

exchange of

bacterial ﬁ lter

exchange

of ﬁ ngertip

exchange of

suction hose,

1.3 m

cleaning/exchange performed

name signature

exchange* exchange* exchange*

exchange

exchange exchange

exchange

exchangeexchange

exchange

daily, respectively after each use

ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Ludwig-Kegel-Straße 16 / D-79853 Lenzkirch

Telefon: +49 (0)7653-689-0 / Fax: +49(0)7653-689-292

www.atmosmed.de / e-mail: [email protected]

and other products must be avoided. The intervals stated in the list are

non-binding guide values. Depending on the use shorter intervals may be

necessary.

For each patient a new or technically as well as hygienically proper

suction device must be used. Otherwise there is high and acute danger

of infection for the patient, the user and any third person!

Special notes:

Before operating the suction device, the user has to make sure that the device

functions and is in good order and condition. The user has to observe the

instructions in the operating manual as well as all other safety-related and

maintenance information enclosed.

For cleaning and disinfection only agents which are recommended by the

manufacturer, may be used.

Only sterile, single-use suction catheters may be used for suctioning. They

have to be exchanged before each suction process. During use utmost

attention to hygiene (e.g. disinfection of hands, wearing single-use gloves) is

indispensable. After each use the secretion canister and the hose must be

rinsed thoroughly with water. During storage the contamination of the device

Important notes

General information

The way the suction device is used determines its reliability and safety.

These hygiene measures are indispensable for protecting the patient

and the user and for maintaining a safe and reliable suction device.

If there is a change of patient or ownership then the device must

be reprocessed acc. to Medical Devices Operator Ordinance,

Medical Devices Act and BVMed guidelines. An oversucked

(contaminated) device must be repaired by the manufacturer, by

a certiﬁ ed ATMOS partner or an ATMOS authorized, specialized

dealer.

This cleaning and servicing plan as well as the relevant notes result

from many years of experience. Depending on the use and the user’s

experience shorter intervals may be necessary.

According to this cleaning and servicing plan the following consumables

have to be changed:

suction catheter, length: 50 cm

Disconnect the mains plug from the socket before commencing

with cleaning and disinfection!

Please observe the notes in the operating instructions, especially

regarding the recommended agents.

Cleaning of the secretion canister

Please empty the secretion canister after each use, rinse it thoroughly

with clear water and clean it with washing-up liquid. Tenacious

contaminations can be removed with a standard bottle brush.

Cleaning of the canister lid

The bacterial  lter must be removed before cleaning, please use

single-use gloves. Please demount the canister lid after each use

and rinse it thoroughly. The lid must be absolutely dry before reuse.

Please pay attention to a correct function of the over ow safety when

mounting the lid.

Bacterial ﬁ lter

The bacterial  lter prevents penetration of micro organisms and

secretion into the device, respectively blowing out from it and is

therefore a protection for the user and the device. Replace the

bacterial  lter with a new  lter if it is discoloured, contaminated or

oversucked. Exchange the bacterial  lter when changing the patient.

ATMOS recommends: Replace the bacterial  lter after 14 days, even

if there is no patient change. In order to increase the service life of

bacterial  lters, it is recommended to empty the secretion canister

when it is half-full. Always use the original ATMOS® bacterial  lter

The suction device may not be operated without bacterial  lter!

Hose connection/ﬁ ngertip

The  ngertip connects the suction hose to the suction catheter. As the

 ngertip is in direct contact with secretion, and it is di󰀩 cult to clean, we

recommend a daily exchanged. When the device is used for another

patient the  ngertip must be exchanged immediately.

Suction Hose

The suction hose conducts the secretion from the suction catheter

to the canister. In order to prevent secretion from drying, the hose

must be thoroughly rinsed with clear water after each use. The water

can be sucked into the secretion canister. Please  ll the secretion

canister only half. Frequent cleaning and disinfection may discolour

and embrittle the hose. Therefore, a monthly exchange of the suction

hose is recommended.

Cleaning of the device (housing)

When the device is contaminated but at least once per week the

housing must be wiped o󰀨 with a moist (but not wet) cloth. A weekly

disinfection is recommended.

Never irrigate the device with water and never emerge it into any

liquid.

Cleaning/disinfection

To improve the cleaning e󰀨 ect, standard washing-up liquid can be

added to the warm water. In the case of tenacious contamination the

parts should be steeped in water for a length of time or they may be

removed with a soft brush or cloth. After thorough cleaning, canister,

 ngertip and hoses can be disinfected with a disinfection agent (see

operating instructions).

Cleaning in an automatic cleaner and disinfecter is also possible

(hose connector, secretion canister and canister lid).

Thermal disinfection is carried out at 93° C.

ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Ludwig-Kegel-Straße 16 / D-79853 Lenzkirch

Telefon: +49 (0)7653-689-0 / Fax: +49(0)7653-689-292

www.atmosmed.de / e-mail: [email protected]

Never irrigate the device with water and never emerge it into any