Flow Sensors - Dräger Evita V Series Reprocessing Instructions

Safety-related information
2.2.1

Flow sensors

Flammable substances
The flow sensor may ignite medications or other substances based on easily
flammable substances. The patient may be put at risk.
► Do not nebulize medications or other substances that are easily flammable or
spray them into the device.
► Do not use substances containing alcohol.
► Do not allow combustible or explosive substances to enter the breathing system
or the breathing circuit.
Residual vapors of highly flammable disinfectants
Residual vapors of highly flammable disinfectants (e.g., alcohols) and deposits that
were not removed during reprocessing may ignite when the flow sensor is in use.
The patient may be put at risk.
► Ensure particle-free cleaning and disinfection.
► After disinfection, allow the flow sensor to air-dry for at least 30 minutes.
► Before inserting, check the flow sensor for visible damage and soiling, such as
residual mucus, medication aerosols, and particles.
► Replace flow sensors when damaged, soiled, or not particle-free.
Expiratory flow sensor
Improper reprocessing and soiling, such as deposits or particles, may damage the
flow sensor. The flow measurement may fail. As a result, the patient may be put at
risk.
► No machine cleaning or disinfection
► No plasma sterilization or radiation sterilization
► No water jets, compressed air, brushes or the like
► No ultrasonic bath
► No hot steam sterilization of the Spirolog flow sensor
► Clean and disinfect the flow sensor in accordance with the reprocessing
instructions.
► For disinfecting the flow sensor use only clean disinfectant solutions.
Neonatal flow sensor
Improper reprocessing and soiling, such as deposits or particles, may damage the
flow sensor. The flow measurement may fail. As a result, the patient may be put at
risk.
► No machine cleaning or disinfection of the sensor insert
► No plasma sterilization or radiation sterilization
► No water jets, compressed air, brushes or the like when cleaning the sensor
insert
► No ultrasonic bath
► Clean and disinfect the flow sensor in accordance with the reprocessing
instructions.
► For disinfecting the flow sensor use only clean disinfectant solutions.
6 Reprocessing instructions
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Evita V series / Babylog VN series