Hygienic processing at home

Clean your nebuliser after every use. To do this, dismantle the nebuliser into its individual parts and clean using warm tap water and dishwashing liquid. All parts must then be thoroughly rinsed under running water.

Disinfect your nebuliser once a day. To do this, immerse it in plenty of boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can also disinfect the nebuliser for at least 6 minutes in a commercially available steriliser, for example for baby bottles.

After cleaning and/or disinfection, place the parts of your nebuliser on a dry, lint-free cloth to dry.

Where can you best store your nebuliser until your next inhalation therapy? We recommend storing all of the parts in a dry, dust-free environment.

You should replace the nebuliser, the connection tube and the air filter at least once a year. The practical  PARI Year Packs are available for this. They should be replaced sooner if there is soiling that cannot be cleaned or they are damaged.

It is imperative that you remove the mouthpiece and, if present, the mask and any other accessories. 
The blue connecting ring remains on the device. Ensure that the blue cap is open.

Clean all of the parts thoroughly using warm tap water with a little dishwashing liquid added.

Then thoroughly rinse all of the parts with clean water.

Practical – Alternatively, you can also clean your VORTEX in a dishwasher. Place the individual parts, the VORTEX chamber and the mouthpiece upright and all other parts lying down into the dish rack and select a washing cycle with a temperature of at least 50°C.

The VORTEX and its accessories, such as masks, can be cleaned in a disinfection device. Alternatively, you can also disinfect the VORTEX in boiling water: To do this, place all parts in a saucepan for at least five minutes until they are completely submerged. Make sure the mouthpiece is removed from the metal chamber, as otherwise it may lose its fit.

Air dry the VORTEX and all accessories at room temperature. Because the VORTEX has antistatic properties, you can also dry it with a clean tea towel. Then re-assemble all of the parts of the VORTEX and store it in a dry, dust-free place until the next use.

Please note that the following information does not replace reading the instructions for use.

Always follow the instructions for use when using, cleaning and disinfecting the eFlow^®rapid nebuliser system.

The following information also applies to the drug-specific nebuliser handsets Tolero^®, Altera^® and Zirela^®. Please refer to the corresponding instructions for use as well as those of the eFlow^®rapid nebuliser system.

» Wash your hands thoroughly.

» Disassemble the parts of the nebuliser handset and empty out any remaining medication.

» When removing the aerosol head (1) lightly squeeze the locking hooks on the sides together, taking care not to touch the membrane (curved metal surface in the centre of the aerosol head).

» Rinse both sides of the aerosol head and all parts of the nebuliser handset for 5 seconds with warm tap water (drinking water quality).

» Immerse all parts in warm water and dishwashing liquid for 5 minutes.

» Then thoroughly rinse all parts under running tap water.

» Shake out and place all parts on a dry, clean surface and allow them to air dry completely.

If necessary, use the easycare cleaning aid. Observe the information in the instructions for use.

» A commercially available disinfector for baby bottles with an operating time of at least 6 minutes is suitable.

» Follow the instructions for use of the disinfector you are using for disinfection.

» After disinfection, place all parts on a dry, clean surface and allow them to air dry completely.

» The parts must be completely dry before they are reassembled.

» Put all parts in a clean saucepan with boiling, distilled water for at least 5 minutes.

» Caution: Plastic will melt if it comes into contact with the hot base of the saucepan. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient water in the saucepan.

» After disinfection, place all parts on a dry, clean surface and allow them to air dry completely.

» The parts must be completely dry before they are reassembled.