Novartis Nutrition COMPAT Enteral Feeding Pump Routine Maintenance Guide

About this manual

This document provides routine maintenance instructions for the Novartis Nutrition COMPAT enteral feeding pump. It outlines general cleaning steps to remove spillage from the housing, rollers, control panel, and drop sensor, emphasizing safety precautions such as disconnecting power before cleaning.

The guide also details specific procedures for servicing the pump rotor if it does not rotate freely, including disassembly with an Allen wrench, cleaning, reassembly, and securing the set screw. Additionally, it lists recommended general disinfectants (e.g., Cidex, Isopropyl alcohol) and specific agents for AIDS/hepatitis or tuberculosis disinfection.

What's inside

• Cleaning
• Caution
• Pump Rotor Removal
• Disinfecting
• General Disinfectants
• AIDS and Hepatitis Disinfectants
• Tuberculosis Disinfectants

Frequently asked questions

Can the pump be immersed in cleaning solutions or autoclaved?

No, you should not immerse the pump in cleaning solutions nor autoclave it.

What tool is required to remove the pump rotor?

A 3/32" (0.0094") Allen wrench is needed to loosen the set screw and pull the rotor from its shaft.

What is the recommended concentration of sodium hypochlorite for disinfection?

A 10% concentration of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) is recommended.