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A-3655X
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
NEBULIZER CLEANING
All parts of the nebulizer, except tubing, should be cleaned according to the following
instructions. Your physician and/or DeVilbiss provider may specify a certain cleaning
procedure. If so, follow their recommendations.
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WARNING
To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated medication,
cleaning of the nebulizer is recommended after each aerosol treatment.
Disinfecting is recommended once a day.
Clean After Every Use:
1. With power switch in the “
” position, unplug power cord from wall outlet.
2. Disconnect tubing from the air-inlet connector and set aside.
3. Disassemble mouthpiece or mask from cap. Open nebulizer by turning cap
counterclockwise and remove baffle.
4. Wash all items, except tubing, in a hot water/dishwashing detergent solution. Rinse
under hot tap water for 30 seconds to remove detergent residue. Allow to air dry.
5. For reusable nebulizer only, it can be cleaned daily in dishwasher using top shelf or by
following the above cleaning procedure.
CAUTION
– The Reusable Nebulizer is dishwasher safe, but do not place any
Disposable Nebulizer parts in an automatic dishwasher; doing so could
cause damage.
Disinfect Daily:
1. Using a clean container or bowl, soak items in three
parts hot water to one part white vinegar for 30
minutes (Fig. 8) OR use a medical bacterial-germicidal
disinfectant available through your provider. Be sure to
follow manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
2. With clean hands, remove items from disinfectant
solution, rinse under hot tap water, and air dry on a
clean paper towel. Store in a zip-lock bag.
NOTE
– Do not towel dry nebulizer parts; this could cause contamination.
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WARNING
To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated cleaning solutions,
always prepare fresh solution for each cleaning cycle and discard solution
after each use.
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