5.4.2.2 Expiratory kits TUB25_EU

The mouthpiece packaging does NOT carry the “single use” symbol.

After each use, wash the tube and the mouthpiece:

Wash the tube and the mouthpiece in soapy water

Rinse thoroughly

Dry the tube and the mouthpiece in the vertical position to remove all traces of water

At the frequency recommended by the specialist, disinfect the tube and mouthpiece:

The disinfection process most compatible with the materials used to manufacture expiratory kits is cold immersion.

Immerse the tube and mouthpiece in a container filled with:

- Either 70% isopropyl alcohol, for 5 min

- Or 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 min

Rinse with sterile water (it is possible to sterilise the water by boiling it)

Dry the tube and the mouthpiece thoroughly in the vertical position to remove all traces of moisture and

disinfectant product residues

Wait until it is completely dry before putting the tube and the mouthpiece into the plastic bag

Place the kit in the plastic bag checking that it belongs to the patient concerned

To avoid damaging the filter during washing or disinfection, make sure to disassemble it from the tube

and keep it for reinstallation after cleaning.

After washing or disinfecting, and before storing the tube and the mouthpiece in the plastic bag, it is

important to rinse them thoroughly and dry them to remove any residual disinfectant.

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