Cleaning instructions
Materials, safe handling, cleaning compatibility, storage and disposal for Yewtwist.
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Product identification
- Product
- Yewtwist IV disconnection device
- Use
- Hand tool to help disconnect Luer lock IV, dialysis and feeding connections
- Supplier
- Yewtwist · info@yewtwist.com · (289) 469-0725
Materials
- Body
- Polypropylene
- Jaws
- Thermoplastic elastomer
Hazards and precautions
- Pinch point hazard.
- Do not pull on the line or tube while Yewtwist is attached.
- Do not use Yewtwist to tighten connections. Connect by hand.
- Not a toy. Keep away from small children and pets.
Cleaning compatibility
- Wipe with a hospital-grade disinfectant wipe before and after each use, observing the wipe’s contact time.
- Tested with five hospital-grade disinfectants over 100 cleaning cycles. See the instructions for use for the list.
- Do not soak, autoclave or put in a dishwasher.
Storage
- Store clean and dry at room temperature, in its resealable bag.
- Keep at the bedside or with the patient’s own supplies, not in a shared drawer, cart or pocket.
Disposal
- Dispose of according to your facility’s policy for used, nonsterile patient-care equipment.