9/Maintenance. Ohio Medical Pediatric ISU, ISU

9/Maintenance

9.1 General Maintenance of

Suction Equipment

w WARNING: The pre-use checkout procedure

(Section 4.4 Pre-use Checkout Procedure) must be performed before using this equipment on each patient. If the regulator fails any part of the Pre-use Checkout

Procedure, it must be removed from service and repaired by qualified service personnel.

w WARNING: Clean and sterilize all suction equipment if contaminated before disassembly, to ensure service personnel are not exposed to hazardous contamination.

ISUs and Pediatric ISUs should be kept in use or used on a rotating basis. Internal parts of unused equipment may tend to deteriorate.

Maintenance of the vacuum piping system is as important as maintenance of the suction equipment.

The use of collection canister with reliable shut-off valves, overflow safety trap assemblies and disposable suction filters will protect the regulator, wall outlet, and piping system. The flow rate at the wall outlet should be checked on a yearly basis and suitable cleaning of the outlets should be performed. The flow rate measurement should meet NFPA ® and/or ISO ® standards.

Routine maintenance and inspection are important to the performance of suction equipment. The following is a recommended list for care of suction equipment after each patient use.

1. Perform a thorough cleaning by washing all bottles, tubing, metal connectors, etc, and removing all residue.

2. Wipe all exterior surfaces with a solution of water and mild detergent.

3. Perform a careful visual inspection.

4. Check that the high flow disposable suction filter is clean and in good condition.

5. Check that all tubing is in good condition and connected securely to the correct ports.

6. Check the floats in the overflow safety trap and collection canister for correct operation.

7. Perform the pre-use checkout procedure (Section

8 Service Checkout Procedure).

9.2 Recommended

Maintenance Schedule

We recommend the following to determine the maintenance schedule appropriate for each facility:

1. Periodically (as required, but no less than annually) inspect the overall condition of the vacuum regulator. Test gauge accuracy (Section 8.4 Gauge

Test) and perform the pre-use checkout procedure

(Section 4.4 Pre-use Checkout Procedure). If the regulator does not pass, refer to troubleshooting

(Section 6 Troubleshooting).

2. Determine a maintenance schedule based on data from your periodic inspections. Following the guidelines below.

9.2.1 Maintenance Schedule

Item

Service Checkout Procedure

Minimum Frequency

Every 12 months

Elastomeric parts, O-rings, gaskets, diaphragms, positive pressure safety relief valves (Pediatric ISU ONLY), internal filters.

As required

Comments

If the regulator does not pass, refer to troubleshooting (Section 6

Troubleshooting). Repair as needed.

Cleaning, lubrication and replacement interval depends on hours of usage and environmental conditions. Replace and repair as needed.

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