ResMed ApneaLink User manual

ApneaLink Air™: Cleaning, disinfection and disposables
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Caution:
• Never use abrasive agents, alcohol, chlorine-containing substances,
acetone, or other solvents to clean the device.
• Do not immerse the device, pulse oximeter, oximeter finger sensor or
respiratory effort sensor in fluids, and ensure that no fluids penetrate
into the products.
• Do not attempt to sterilize the device, as this could cause unseen
damage to the inside of the unit.
1. Switch off the device.
2. If still attached, remove and dispose of the nasal cannula.
3. Remove the respiratory effort sensor.
4. Screw the protective caps onto the connectors for the nasal cannula and effort sensor.
5. Detach the pulse oximeter from the device.
6. Detach the oximeter finger sensor from the pulse oximeter.
Note: Handle the pulse oximeter connection carefully. Do not twist the oximeter cable.
7. Press the protective cover for the USB cable in the housing opening.
8. Clean the following parts with a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap: device and pulse oximeter housing, pulse
oximeter cable, clip fastener and respiratory effort sensor.
9. Leave the cleaned parts to dry.
10. Dispose of the single-use oximeter finger sensor. If you are using other approved oximeter finger sensors,
follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
11. Wash the belt by hand or in a regular washing machine at 30°C (86°F).
12. Allow the belt to drip dry. Do not tumble dry or dry clean.
Cleaning procedure
Regular cleaning and maintenance should be carried out on the ApneaLink Air system as described below. The
cleaning should be performed by the physician or healthcare provider.1

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Disinfection
The following disinfectants can be used on the ApneaLink Air device:
• Mikrozid
• Cavicide
• Clorox
• Lysol
After cleaning the ApneaLink Air system as instructed above, disinfect the ApneaLink Air device as follows:
1. Apply undiluted disinfectant to a clean non-dyed disposable cloth.
2. Wipe all surfaces of the device. Keep liquids away from any openings in the device.
3. Leave the disinfectant on the device for five minutes.
4. Wipe residual disinfectant from the device with a clean, dry, undyed disposable cloth.
1. ApneaLink Air clinical guide, ResMed Pty Ltd 2018. ID A3562018.
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Single use accessories
To further decrease the risk of contamination and the time to disinfect the system, the following single use
accessories are available for the ApneaLink Air. Please find below the article code and their description:
70388 ApneaLink Nasal Cannula (25 Pack)
22307 Nonin 7000A Adult Disposable Flexi-Form Sensor (3 Pack)
22338 Nonin 7000A Adult Disposable Flexi-Form Sensor (24 Pack)
22380 ApneaLink Oximetry Set