Module 5 – The Care Protocol

Part of the Purus Lumina Device Care Education Programme

What this module covers

Modules 1 through 4 documented the case for care, the cleaning protocol, the drying and maintenance standard, and the contamination risks that inadequate care creates. This module brings those elements together into a single, structured care protocol — the complete standard for a patient using a dry herb device within the UK prescribed CBPM pathway.

The Care Protocol is not a summary of the preceding modules. It is the operational document — the reference a patient returns to before every session, after every session, and at every scheduled maintenance interval. It is written to be used, not read once.

The protocol structure

  • Before every session — pre-session checks and preparation standard
  • During every session — in-session monitoring and response
  • After every session — post-session clearance and wipe-down
  • Scheduled maintenance — full strip-down cleaning at the documented frequency

Each stage is a non-negotiable part of the complete standard. Omitting any stage does not reduce the protocol — it breaks it.

Before every session

Hand hygiene

Wash and fully dry hands before handling the device, the CBPM, dosing capsules, or any accessory. Single-use nitrile gloves are appropriate where required.

Device checks

  • Screen check: Both screens must be present, clean, and intact. Fine screen at the base of the filling chamber. Coarse screen inside the cooling unit. If either is absent, damaged, or blocked — do not use the device.
  • Seal and O-ring check: Any seal that is cracked, deformed, discoloured, or does not seat correctly must be replaced before use.
  • Airpath check: Draw resistance must be consistent and moderate. Any significant increase indicates a blockage — clear it before use.
  • Chamber check: The filling chamber must be clear of AVB and residue from the previous session before loading.
  • Battery check: Confirm battery level before beginning. A device that runs out of power mid-session does not deliver the full prescribed dose.

Preparation checks

  • Grinder (Herbing Mill) check: Confirm the grinder — referred to by Storz & Bickel as the Herbing Mill — is clean. If switching strains, confirm it has been cleaned to protocol standard since the last use with a different strain.
  • Dosing capsule check: Confirm the capsule is clean, intact, and correctly identified for the strain being used.
  • Accessory check: Filling chamber tool, filling funnel, and any accessory being used must be confirmed clean before use.

Loading

Grind the CBPM to a consistent medium grind using the grinder or Herbing Mill. Load into the dosing capsule or directly into the filling chamber using the filling chamber tool. Do not overpack — the manufacturer's fill level guidance applies. Insert the dosing capsule or close the filling chamber. Fit the cooling unit. Power on the device.

Temperature and ready signal

Allow a minimum of 90 seconds from power-on. Do not use the device before the vibration ready signal confirms it has reached the set temperature. Start at 180°C.

During every session

Draw technique

Inhale slowly and evenly. The Mighty Medic+ is engineered with a controlled, restricted draw — this is intentional. Do not attempt to draw faster than the device allows.

Temperature progression

  • Start at 180°C.
  • Increase to 195°C as vapour production reduces.
  • Increase to 210°C — the manufacturer maximum. Hold until no visible vapour remains.
  • Session is complete when no visible vapour remains, or a burnt popcorn taste indicates the material is exhausted.

In-session monitoring

  • If draw resistance increases significantly — stop. Allow the device to cool. Inspect the screens and airpath before continuing.
  • If the device produces an error code — stop. Consult the manufacturer documentation before continuing.
  • If the device produces an unusual smell — stop. Allow the device to cool. Inspect before continuing.

After every session

Allow the device to cool before handling. Remove the cooling unit. Remove the dosing capsule or empty the filling chamber. Remove AVB completely — do not leave material in the chamber. Use a dry cotton bud to clear the filling chamber interior — work around the screen seat and inner rim to remove any residual particulate the tool did not collect. Replace the cotton bud if it becomes loaded with material before the chamber is clear. Wipe the exterior with a dry lint-free cloth. Store the device in a clean, dry environment.

Scheduled maintenance

  • Light use (1–2 sessions daily): full strip-down every 7 days minimum
  • Moderate use (3–5 sessions daily): full strip-down every 3–4 days
  • Heavy use (6+ sessions daily): full strip-down every 1–2 days

Full protocol as documented in Module 2. Wipe-down after every session regardless of frequency.

Safety — every strip-down: Work in a well-ventilated area. Soak components in a lidded container at room temperature only — isopropanol is flammable. Rinse all components thoroughly with warm water after soaking. Air dry fully before reassembly. No heat source near solution at any stage.

The maintenance log

Every patient should maintain a maintenance log. This is not optional for patients who wish to demonstrate compliance with their device care obligations, or who may need to reference their device maintenance history in a clinical, legal, or insurance context.

The log should record: date of each full strip-down, components inspected, components replaced, any anomalies observed, and the date of the next scheduled maintenance. A simple written record is sufficient. A dated photograph of the disassembled device at each strip-down provides additional documentation.

The maintenance log is the patient's record that their device was maintained to the documented standard. It is the only record that exists. No clinic maintains it. No prescriber requests it. The patient is responsible for it.

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This module forms part of the Purus Lumina Device Care Curriculum — the world's first documented device care education programme for patients prescribed botanical medicine. Published as a matter of public record. Preserved in perpetuity.

This module was published on 27 June 2026 and exists in perpetuity as part of the Purus Lumina Device Care Curriculum — the world's first documented device care education programme for patients prescribed botanical medicine. It will not be removed.

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