Philips V200 - Manual (Page 124)

Chapter 10
10-2 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Care and Maintenance
Sterilization
Do not clean, disinfect, sterilize or reuse disposable products.
Steam Autoclaving
The O
2
sensor tee (P/N 1001736) and the O
2
sensor coupling
(P/N 1002505) may be steam autoclaved. The PVC O
2
sensor tee,
P/N 8-100498-00 (gray in color), cannot be autoclaved.
1. Ensure that the part has been disassembled, cleaned, and partially
reassembled, as applicable.
2. Separately wrap the part in muslin or equivalent paper wrapper.
3. Steam autoclave according to the autoclave manufacturers
instructions. In many institutions it may be routine to place a
biological indicator in the autoclave load as a subsequent test for
sterility.
4. Aseptically store parts until used.
Chemical Disinfecting
The O
2
sensor tee (P/N 1001736) and the O
2
sensor coupling
(P/N 1002505) may be chemically disinfected.The PVC O
2
sensor tee,
P/N 8-100498-00 (gray in color), cannot be chemically disinfected.
For chemically disinfected parts, reassemble after disinfecting.
WARNING: Do not expose expiratory and inspiratory bacteria filters or reusable patient
tubing to ETO gas.
NOTE: Because conditions and practices in health care institutions vary, this
manual can only describe general guidelines. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure the validity and effectiveness of the methods
used.
CAUTION: Autoclavable parts will withstand repeated steam autoclaving at
temperatures not to exceed 135° C (275ºF).
CAUTION: DO NOT autoclave the ventilator.