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13 General cleaning guidelines
WARNINGS
After each use, the parts that have been in contact with aspirated secretions are to be
cleaned and disinfected or disposed�
Reusable devices and components from Medela are delivered non-sterile and are intended for
reuse� Prior to use clean and reprocess the product following the procedure described below�
The following cleaning and reprocessing processes have been validated according to
international standards and guidelines�
It is the responsibility of the user/processor to ensure that the cleaning/reprocessing procedure
is performed using equipment, materials and personnel which are suitable to ensure the
effectiveness of the process� Any deviation from the following instructions should be validated
by the user/processor to ensure effectiveness of the process�
Materials and equipment
– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE: disposable gloves, proper protective gear)
– Lint free nonwoven wipes
Initial cleaning
Perform initial cleaning directly after the use of the device (within a maximum of 2 hours after
procedure)� Wipe the surface of the device to remove all gross debris by using a lint free
nonwoven wipe moistened with water (< 40 °C, < 104 °F)�
Thorough manual cleaning
Use a lint free nonwoven wipe moistened with tap flowing water (< 40 °C, < 104 °F)�
Note:
– Never use steel brushes or steel wool for cleaning�
– Water temperatures higher than 45 °C (113 °F) can cause protein coagulation which may
negatively affect the efficacy of the cleaning process�
Manual disinfection
Use only disinfectant wipes with active substances such as alcohols, quaternary ammonium
compounds (Quats), hypochlorites, hydrogen peroxides, gluteraldehydes� For effective and safe
disinfection please follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer�
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