twin o vac suction

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Tracey Sullivan
Nurse Educator
Patient Transport Service (HealthShare)
tracey.sullivan2@health.nsw.gov.au

Greetings everyone

I work in non emergency patient transport and staff would use suction very rarely.

We have twin-o-Vac system where we have changed the collection cylinders and filters to disposable units. My question is how do others normally clean the top part of the suction (the lid and connection nipple)? What do others do – autoclave ?

I have looked at the manufacturer’s instructions and it is unclear. I have copied below.

8.0 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
The Twin-O-Vac and its accessories must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. When cleaning use only legally marketed commercially available disinfectants or sterilising agents. Disinfectants and sterilising agents must only be used in accordance with their manufacturers instructions.
The exterior of the Twin-O-Vac should be cleaned by wiping over with a mild soap solution. Care should be taken that none of the cleaning solution enters the gas passages of the Twin-O-Vac.
Note:
1. For all cleaning and sterilisation procedures the vacuum gauge and the bacteria filter must be removed. After
sterilisation, a clean, dry, bacteria filter should be fitted.
2. Always sterilise the domed metal filter cover.
3. Do not immerse the Twin-O-Vac head in any fluid.
4. The use of chemical disinfectants is not recommended.

8.1 Autoclaving
The Twin-O-Vac may be autoclaved but repeated applications may reduce the life of the product. Remove the vacuum gauge. Autoclave temperatures must not exceed 134C (280F).

8.2 Ethylene Oxide
After thorough cleaning in accordance with standard hospital procedures, the Twin-O-Vac may be disinfected in ethylene oxide gas. After disinfection, ensure that adequate purging and aeration is carried out before placing the unit back into service.

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[Catherine McGovern]

Hi Tracey

We replace all parts as per attached as we do not have an autoclave in residential aged care We clean as per mfrs instructions using detergent/disinfectant wipes or TGA registered disinfectant applied with a disposable cloth ( when TBC are in place) to wipe down the vacuum gauge and components (02 inlet, outlet , suction inlet nipple, control knobs).
The head through normal use is not normally exposed to fluid contamination.
It is not recommend to autoclave the vacuum gauge as per Mfrs intructions

Kind regards
Catherine McGovern
Head of Clinical Practice
AnglicareSA
P 08 8305 9141 | M 0474 151 666

—–Original Message—–

Tracey Sullivan
Nurse Educator
Patient Transport Service (HealthShare)
tracey.sullivan2@health.nsw.gov.au

Greetings everyone

I work in non emergency patient transport and staff would use suction very rarely.

We have twin-o-Vac system where we have changed the collection cylinders and filters to disposable units. My question is how do others normally clean the top part of the suction (the lid and connection nipple)? What do others do – autoclave ?

I have looked at the manufacturer’s instructions and it is unclear. I have copied below.

8.0 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
The Twin-O-Vac and its accessories must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. When cleaning use only legally marketed commercially available disinfectants or sterilising agents. Disinfectants and sterilising agents must only be used in accordance with their manufacturers instructions.
The exterior of the Twin-O-Vac should be cleaned by wiping over with a mild soap solution. Care should be taken that none of the cleaning solution enters the gas passages of the Twin-O-Vac.
Note:
1. For all cleaning and sterilisation procedures the vacuum gauge and the bacteria filter must be removed. After sterilisation, a clean, dry, bacteria filter should be fitted.
2. Always sterilise the domed metal filter cover.
3. Do not immerse the Twin-O-Vac head in any fluid.
4. The use of chemical disinfectants is not recommended.

8.1 Autoclaving
The Twin-O-Vac may be autoclaved but repeated applications may reduce the life of the product. Remove the vacuum gauge. Autoclave temperatures must not exceed 134C (280F).

8.2 Ethylene Oxide
After thorough cleaning in accordance with standard hospital procedures, the Twin-O-Vac may be disinfected in ethylene oxide gas. After disinfection, ensure that adequate purging and aeration is carried out before placing the unit back into service.

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