BaehrTec A2000 operating instructions
English – V101 - effective10/13
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2.3
General product description and application
The BaehrTec A2000 foot care device is intended for use in medical foot care. It must only
be used by trained professionals.
The BaehrTec A2000 foot care device moves rotating instruments (cutters, grinders etc.).
These can be used to strip away hard skin, calluses, nails etc. and remove corns.
In particular, the A2000 foot care device is intended for the following applications:
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for cleansing and milling the nail fold and removing ingrown nails
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to smooth and strip away mycotic and non-mycotic nails
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to polish non-mycotic nails where necessary
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to remove deep callosities or clavi using the hollow cutter
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milling and smoothing the areas around the digit if these are macerated or
calloused
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to smooth plantar soles with the twister or the cutting grinder
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to drill through the nail using the round bur or hollow-core drill with
teeth in the event of clavi or haematoma of the subungual tissue
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to roughen the nail in preparation for brace correction
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for preparation in the event of whitlow
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to remove severe plate-like callosities
Other types and fields of application are carried out at your own risk, and may conceal
dangers. No form of misappropriation is permitted.
Improper use may lead to damage to persons or objects.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use,
unqualified personnel or incorrect operation.
In the event of improper use or if the device is opened, any
guarantee claims shall be invalidated.
WARNING: This device must not be modified without permission
from the manufacturer.
2.3.1 Operator requirements
This device must only be used by trained and briefed podiatrists, medical chiropodists,
doctors or persons in related occupational categories. These people must be familiar with
the appropriate mode of operation and have appropriate training.
The operator is obliged to/must ensure that
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only flawless and faultless work equipment is used
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protect himself/herself, the patient and others from danger
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contamination from the device is avoided
