| Medical Vacuum Filter Features |
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Corrosion Resistant
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Installation
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Special Considerations:
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Drain flask should be inspected daily for liquids
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If liquid is present, flask must be , isolated, cleaned & autoclaved
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Filter element should be replaced every 6 months
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Replaced elements must be treated as a bio-hazard
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| Safe Disposal - MV Element |
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HSE Safe Disposal of clinical
waste (99) guidelines:
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Clinical waste definition - any waste which consists wholly or part of human or animal tissue, blood or other body fluids etc, which unless rendered safe may prove hazardous to any person coming into contact with it.
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Waste group C |
Microbiological cultures & potentially infected waste from pathology depart. & other clinical/research labs |
Safe Disposal - MV Element
“The precautions when handling clinical waste depend on the results of risk assessment, and relevant legal requirements.”
“In hospitals, the following staff are likely to be among those who need to be consulted when developing policy and arrangements for handling and disposal of clinical waste
Safe Disposal - MV Element
Treatment
Risk assessment is likely to indicate that waste from research or clinical laboratories may contain pathogens & should therefore be made safe by autoclaving, before leaving the premises for final disposal
Safe Disposal - MV Element
Packaging
Assuming element is sterilised on-site before final disposal, there are no special packaging requirements. However packaging needs to be suitable for containing the waste, and the waste must be clearly marked as being sterilised
Disposal
By clinical waste company
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