Cleaning, disinfection and care
Unit
• Before cleaning, disconnect the unit from the power
supply. During cleaning, please ensure that no fluids/
cleaning solutions come into contact with the plug.
• The unit should not be saturated or soaked.
• The unit may be cleaned by hand. To do this, use a
moist (not wet) cloth and a mild household cleaning
and disinfectant solution.
• Do not use any solutions which contain phenol or
abrasive cleaners. This can corrode the surface of the
unit.
• Allow the unit to dry thoroughly.
• Perform a function test after the device is thoroughly
dry.
Mattress overlay system
The mattress overlay system should not be saturated
or soaked*, however it can be cleaned by hand. To do
this, use a moist (not wet) cloth and a mild standard
cleaning and disinfectant solution.
* There is a risk of liquid getting into the cell
chambers and hoses.
Cover
• The cover can be cleaned by hand. To do this, use a
moist (not wet) cloth and a mild cleaning solution.
• You can detach the cover using the zipper and wash
it at a max. temperature of 60° using a household
detergent.
• Do not dry the mattress cover in the dryer.
Note! If the Med Aire Wave is machine-washed and
-disinfected, a validated and automated method
according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and/
or the Association for Applied Hygiene (VAH) is
necessary.
Reuse/patient change
• In the case of reuse/patient change, the Med Aire
Wave must be disinfected and cleaned according
to a validated method recognized by the Robert
Koch Institute.
• During processing, take note of the medical device
law, the "Guidelines for the Processing of Medical
Devices" as well as the "Guidelines for Hospital
Hygiene and Infection Prevention" of the Robert
Koch Institute.
Maintenance, service and storage
Maintenance
This product is subject to the Medical Device Law
(MPG) and the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance
(MPBetreibV). Internationally, the respective valid
national regulations apply.
The functionality and proper condition must be checked
before each use.
The following points must be regularly checked:
• Check power cord and plug for wear and damage.
• Check the housing of the unit for damage.
• Check the alternation between air supply and
ventilation in each air chamber circuit. This alternation
occurs approx. every 12 min.
• Check all hoses and connections for leaks, kinks and
breakage.
• Check all LEDs which must light up in their respective
function.
Please contact your dealer if you identify any damage
or defects.
During all visual inspections and maintenance, the unit
must be disconnected from the power supply.
Testing and assessments must be performed and
documented by suitable technical staff in accordance
with DIN EN 62353.
Service
Only original replacement parts and accessories from
Drive Medical may be used. If the system develops a
defect or fault, please contact a trusted dealer.
Med Air Wave can be checked and repaired by an
authorized specialist dealer or via your specialist dealer
from Drive Medical.
Drive Medical recommends performing a technical
safety check at least every 2 years.
Storage
• Remove the hose system from the compressor.
• Fully deflate the mattress overlay.
• After you have fully deflated the overlay, roll up the
overlay, starting at the foot end. You can use the
fastening strap to secure the rolled-up overlay to
prevent the Med Aire Wave from unrolling.
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Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG | Subject to error and change Instructions for use Med Aire Wave
