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2.2.6
Battery
The charge level of the battery is shown in the display.
It is strongly recommended to fully charge the battery prior to first startup of the
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M and ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
and to repeat this after the first uses.
The
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M and ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
are equipped with a lithium-ion battery,
which, unlike traditional types of rechargeable batteries, has a low self-discharge rate.
The
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M and ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
device should ideally be stored and
charged at room temperature in accordance with the ambient conditions specified in the
technical data. Never store the device incl. battery in a discharged state!
Fully recharge the battery if the device is not operated for a longer period of time (approx. 10
months).
Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries do not have a memory effect. They can, therefore, be
recharged at any time after initial charging.
Only frequent short-time charging should be avoided.
The battery of the
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M and ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
is protected against deep
discharge, but the charging information listed above must nevertheless be followed. The battery
is also protected against overheating during charging. If the battery temperature is exceeded
during charging due to improper ambient conditions, charging is temporarily discontinued to
allow cooling. The purpose of this measure is to ensure safe operation and to protect the battery.
The operational service life of the battery is 2 years. According to the manufacturer of the
battery, the battery has a remaining capacity of more than 80% after 300 charge cycles.
2.2.7
Pressure settings
Once the
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M or ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
has been switched on, the pressure
settings can be individually adjusted by a healthcare professional.
The pressure settings can be adjusted in a range from -20 mmHg to -200 mmHg (in steps of
5 mmHg). The setting of the pressure and time values is described in chapter 3.2.
Always use the lowest possible pressure setting. Adjustments to device settings must only
be made if instructed to do so and only by healthcare professionals.
Prior to switching on the
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M or ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
it must be
ensured that the device is equipped with a disposable exudate canister.
The wound dressing must be checked if a shift change occurs or
every 8 hours
. The
wound dressing contracts if a sufficient vacuum is applied and the system is not leaking.