End of Life, Environmental Directives
NanoScope Manual
DFU-0298-1, Revision 0
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11.0 End of Life, Environmental Directives
Upon termination of the procedure, the NanoScope Handpiece is at the end of its
useful life. Dispose of the NanoScope Handpiece in any Biohazardous sharps
container and follow all local laws and regulations for proper disposal.
The NanoScope Console’s expected life is two years of regular use, with up to five
patient cases per day. The NanoScope Console may be repaired by Arthrex with
original manufactured components beyond the warranty period, until the products
end of life or due to lack of replacement component availability.
WEEE Directive [2002/96/EC] on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment
The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment obliges manufacturers,
importers, and/or distributors of electronic equipment to provide for recycling of
the electronic equipment at the end of its useful life.
Do not dispose of WEEE in unsorted municipal waste.
The WEEE symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of
your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your medical
electronic equipment at the end of its useful life for recycling, please contact Arthrex
Customer Service Department.