ResMed AirFit F20 / AirTouch F20 Full-face Mask Disinfection and Sterilization Guide

About this manual

The document provides step‑by‑step instructions for manual and automated cleaning, chemical disinfection, and heat sterilization of the AirFit F20/AirTouch F20 full‑face mask components. It follows ISO 17664 and EN ISO 15883 standards and includes safety warnings for clinical use.

Procedures cover preparation of 1% Alconox solutions, use of approved disinfectants such as CIDEX OPA, Anioxyde 1000, Gigasept FF, and STERRAD systems, as well as recommended temperature‑time cycles for heat disinfection. Storage guidelines and visual inspection criteria are also included. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Scope and Applicability
• Manual Heat Disinfection Process
• Automated (AWD) Heat Disinfection Process
• Chemical Disinfection – CIDEX OPA
• Chemical Disinfection – Anioxyde 1000
• Chemical Disinfection – Gigasept FF
• STERRAD Disinfection Process
• Packaging, Storage, and Temperature Limits
• Warnings and Precautions

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What temperature and time should be used for heat disinfection of the mask components?

For cushions, standard elbows, and frame: 75 °C for 30 min, 80 °C for 10 min, 90 °C for 1 min, or 93 °C for 10 min; for the headband: 93 °C for 10 min.

Can the mask be sterilized using high‑pressure steam or ethylene oxide?

No, high‑pressure steam and ethylene oxide sterilization methods are not permitted for the mask components.

How should the mask components be stored after cleaning?

Store the components in a dry, dust‑free environment away from direct sunlight, at temperatures between –20 °C and 60 °C.