VacuMaxTM Suction Machine
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6) Cleaning and Sterilization
Disconnect from the power source prior to cleaning.
1. It is recommended that the tubes and collection bottle be thoroughly cleaned
with hot water after each use and be cleaned with a mild detergent after the
last treatment of the day. If your physician or respiratory therapist specifies a
dierent cleaning procedure, follow their instructions.
2. The filter can’t be cleaned.
3. If the filter gets wet, or becomes contaminated or clogged, it must be
replaced.
Rinsing and Disinfection
Please follow the following steps to disinfect your Suction Device unless other-
wise specified by your physician. It is suggested that the unit is disinfected after
each treatment.
Rinsing:
(Recommended after each treatment)
1. Disconnect the tubes, collection bottle, the filter cover and the elbow. Rinse
the tubes, collection bottle with water.
2. Dry them with clean soft towel or let it air dry.
3. Reassemble the product when completely dry and put these parts in a dry
sealed container.
Disinfection:
(Recommended after each treatment)
1. Use one part white vinegar with three parts distilled water. Make sure mixed
solution is enough to submerge the tubes and collection bottle.
2. Complete Rinsing Steps 1-3.
3. Wash the tubes and collection bottle in warm water and a mild detergent.
Then wash them in a hot tap water.
4. Submerge these parts in the vinegar and water solution for thirty minutes.
5. Complete Rinsing Steps 2-3.
Commercial Bacterial Germicides specially intended for cleaning medical
devices within the institutional environment may be used in compliance to the
manufacturer’s instructions in cleaning this equipment.
