Home Care Services
Disinfecting DeVilbliss Suction Equipment
Every day:
• Empty the collection bottle, rinse it, wash with hot soapy water, rinse again,
air dry and replace it on the machine.
• Rinse the 6-foot tubing after each suctioning with vinegar water or wash it
with soapy water, rinse and return to the collection bottle.
Weekly:
• Empty the collection bottle, rinse it, wash in hot soapy water, rinse again
and soak in 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water for 1 hour, rinse and air dry,
then replace it on the machine.
OR
Place a new collection bottle on the machine and discard used one.
• Wash the elbow in soapy water. rinse, soak in 1 part vinegar and 3 parts
water for 1 hour, rinse, air dry it, then replace it on the machine.
• Wash the 6-foot tubing in soapy water, rinse, soak in 1 part vinegar and
3 parts water, rinse and replace on the machine or throw it away weekly if
you prefer and put a new 6-foot tubing on the collection bottle.
Every 2 months:
• Change the filter on top of the collection bottle.
• Discard the elbow you have been using and replace with a new one.
• Wash 4-inch tubing in soapy water, rinse it, soak it in 1 part vinegar and
3 parts water, rinse, air dry, and then replace it on the machine.
Filter 360180-01
Elbow
350049-01
Collection Bottle
Jar and Lid
350062-01
4-inch Tubing
350010-01
6-foot Tubing
350008-01
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Call the Family Resource Center at 206-987-2201.
This handout has been reviewed by clinical staff at Seattle Children’s. However, your child’s needs are unique. Before you act
or rely upon this information, please talk with your child’s healthcare provider.
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