Atos Medical Provox Non-Sterile Reusable Brush

Features of Provox Reusable Brush

• Atos Medical Provox Non-Sterile Reusable Brush can also be bent for individual adaptation
• Rounded tip to protect against accidental injury
• Safety wings to prevent unlikely inhalation of the Provox Brush
• Short handle for easier handling
• Available in two sizes
  • Provox Brush Standard is for use with all Provox voice prostheses 4.5-10 mm
  • Provox Brush XL is for use with all Provox voice prostheses 12-18 mm
   

  What to buy with Atos Medical Provox Brush

• Atos Medical Provox HME Cap
• Atos Medical Provox Vega Plug
• Atos Medical Provox ActiValve Voice Prosthesis

How to use Provox Reusable Brush

1. Inspect the brush before each use to make sure it is not broken or worn out, and ensure it is clean.


2. Wet the brush with clean water.


3. Insert the brush into the middle of the voice prosthesis and move the brush back and forth a few times. Pull it back if you feel any resistance.


4. Twist the brush around a few times while moving it back and forth.


5. Remove the brush and clean it thoroughly.


6. Dry the brush after cleaning.


 

Tips on using Provox Brush

• Brush both morning and night and after each meal.
• Make sure the Provox Brush is clean at all times.
• Clean and rinse before and after use, and disinfect daily.
• The blue brush shaft can be bent for easier access to the voice prosthesis.
• Do not bend the bristle head.
• If mucus or debris is stuck inside the voice prosthesis, try brushing with warm water.
• Store the Provox Brush in a clean and dry space. Do not keep it in your pocket.
• Do not soak it overnight.
• Ensure you have a good supply of Provox Brush available, in case you need to replace a dirty or damaged brush with a new one.
• Replace the Provox Brush at least every 4 weeks or more often if it is dirty or damaged.
• When using the Provox Flush as a part of your cleaning routine, brush first and then flush.

Clean and rinse the Provox Brush before and after use. Wipe the brush to remove any visible residue. Clean in warm soapy water (min. 50°C and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid up to 250ml) for 15 min. Rinse the brush in clean water, cleaning the bristles. Place the brush with the handle down in a cup to dry.

Disinfect the Provox Brush at least once per day. Use one of the following methods:
 

• Ethanol 70% for 10 minutes
• Isopropylalcohol 70% for 10 minutes
• Hydrogenperoxide 3% for 60 minutes

Provox Brush User Manual