Having completed the turbine cleaning procedure, insert the turbine in its housing making sure to turn it clockwise as shown by the
symbol of the lock printed on Spirodoc.
The turbine is inserted properly by pushing it all the way in and subsequently rotating it clockwise until it stops; this bayonet mechanism
ensures that the turbine is blocked inside the plastic casing.
To be absolutely certain that the turbine is functioning properly perform the checklist in paragraph 4.1.1; if the turbine is still
malfunctioning please replace it with a new one.
WARNING
Do not carry out any cleaning procedures when using disposable turbines, a new disposable turbine must be used for every
new patient.
4.1.1
Proper turbine operation check
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Turn on Spirodoc and setup the device to perform a spirometry test (for example FVC).
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Hold the Spirodoc with one hand and move it slowly sideways, having the air pass through the turbine.
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If the rotor spins properly the device will emit a series of acoustic signals "beeps". The beeping frequency is a function of the air
flow passing through the turbine.
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If no beeps are heard while moving the device, proceed to clean the turbine
4.2
Oximetry sensor cleaning
The reusable finger sensor must be cleaned every patient change, so clean the sensor before to use this on a new patient.
Clean the sensor with a soft cloth moistened with water or a mild soap solution. To disinfect the sensor, rub with isopropylic alcohol.
Allow the sensor to dry completely after cleaning.
Do not use any abrasive or caustic material to clean the sensor.
WARNING
Do not sterilize by irradiation, steam or by using ethylene oxide.
Unplug the sensor from the device before cleaning or disinfecting it.
The sensor included with the Spirodoc is made with latex free material.
4.3
Cleaning of the device
Clean the device once a day or every time changes the patient. Use only the substances and methods listed in this chapter to clean the
device.
Recommended cleaning agents are:
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Mild soap (diluted)
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Sodium hypochlorite bleach (10% diluted)
Moisten a soft cloth with a recommended solution, but not so much that the cloth drips, and lightly wipe the surface for 30 seconds.
Let it air dry. Do not use ketonic solvents and aromatic solvents. Never put the device into water or other fluids.
4.4
Battery charging
Turn on Spirodoc and the following icon will appear on the main screen showing the charge level of the battery pack:
The maximum charge level is displayed with all 6 bars inside the battery.
If only one bar is shown or if the device will not even turn on the battery pack must be recharged in the following manner:
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Plug the battery charger into a socket and the battery charger cable into the micro USB connector of
the device; the device in this phase is always turned on
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When the charging is complete the battery icon will display all six bars.
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At this point disconnect the battery charger from the device.
WARNING
It is recommended not to use the device while the battery is charging.
Always disconnect the battery charger from the device when the charge cycle has terminated.
WARNING
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