CONTRAINDICATIONS
No known contraindications.
PRECAUTIONS
Risk of allergic reactions can not be excluded for those predisposed to allergies.
STERILIZATION, DISPOSAL & STORAGE
Leaves: One Time Use, Disposable
The disposable Leaves are meant for
single use only
. Due to the
nature of the material and design of the Leaves, they should not
be sterilized and reused. Leaf mouthpieces must be properly
discarded in a clinical waste container to prevent transmission
of infectious pathogens.
U-Shaped Connectors
100% Autoclavable and Reusable
Prior to placement in an ultrasonic cleaner, rinse the U-Shaped
Connectors with water and brush both external and lumen
surfaces with a soft bristle brush for the exterior surface and a
soft bristle lumen brush or pipecleaner for the interior surfaces.
Place in an ultrasonic unit filled with enzymatic cleaner such as
VibraKleen E
2
(note: follow instructions with enzymatic cleaner for
proper mixing, exposure time, etc. per manufacturers instructions).
Rinse with water and place in an autoclavable pouch and put through
a wrapped cycle in the autoclave (See Sterilization Cycle Table).
Short Hose
(8" Quick-Disconnect Hose):
100% Autoclavable and Reusable
Prior to placement in an ultrasonic cleaner, rinse the Quick Disconnect Hose
with water and brush both external and lumen surfaces with a soft bristle brush for the
exterior surface and a soft bristle lumen brush or pipecleaner for the interior surfaces.
Place in an ultrasonic unit filled with enzymatic cleaner such as VibraKleen E
2
(note: follow
instructions with enzymatic cleaner for proper mixing, exposure time, etc. per manufactur
-
ers instructions). Rinse with water and place in an autoclavable pouch and put through a
wrapped cycle in the autoclave (See Sterilization Cycle Table).
Long Hose
(48" HVE Attachment Hose with Quick-Disconnect Adapter):
100% Autoclavable and Reusable
The Long Hose should stay connected to the HVE until ready for routine evacuation
cleaning with an enzymatic evacuation cleaner such as Kulzer VibraKleen E
2
.
Running evacuation cleaner through the hose to clean out any debris at least once
per week is recommended. It is not necessary to run evacuation cleaner through
the hose between each patient.
Storage
Please ensure ReLeaf is stored at room temperature.
The Short Hose (8" Quick Disconnect Hose) is specifically
designed to be placed in an available rack slot when not in
use. (See right)
VALIDATED STERILIZATION CYCLES
Gravity Displacement Autoclave
Pre-vacuum Autoclave
TEMPERATURE: 121
°
C/250
°
F
TEMPERATURE: 132
°
C/270
°
F
MINIMUM EXPOSURE TIME: 30 minutes
MINIMUM EXPOSURE TIME: 4 minutes
MINIMUM DRY TIME: 30 min
MINIMUM DRY TIME: 20 minutes
