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I. FOREWORD
These instructions for use are valid for LARYVOX
®
STYLE.
The instructions for use serve to inform the physician, nursing staff and patient/user
in order to ensure technically correct handling.
Please read the instructions for use carefully before using the product for
the first time!
II. INTENDED USE
LARYVOX
®
STYLE is made up of the components LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME
HighFlow filter cassette, LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP and LARYVOX
®
STYLE CAP.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE is affixed over the tracheostoma, either on a special base plate
with holding ring (e.g. LARYVOX
®
Tape), or on a tracheostomy tube with 22-mm
connector (e.g. DURAVENT
®
KOMBI) or LARYVOX
®
Adapter.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassettes are particle filters consisting of a
foam filter and a plastic housing.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassettes filter the breathing air, thereby
reducing intrusion of particles into the patient‘s airways.
The filter cassettes reduce the formation of viscous secretions in the lungs. They
store the moisture and warmth of the exhaled air in the filter medium and emit these
to the inhaled air again during inspiration.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP is intended exclusively for use in combination with
LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassettes.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP is used as attachment for LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME
HighFlow filter cassettes.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE CAP is intended exclusively for use in combination with
LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow and LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP.
LARYVOX
®
STYLE CAP is used as attachment for LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP in
order to enable finger closure.
When used for the first time the products must only be selected, used and
inserted by clinicians or medical professionals trained in their use.
III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassette consists of a plastic housing
with filter medium, with an outer diameter made to fit the 22 mm ① receptacle
system.
Properties:
• Low respiratory resistance
• For situations with strong physical exertion
• Compatible with all commonly used 22 mm receptacle systems (such as
DURAVENT
®
KOMBI tracheostomy tube or LARYVOX
®
Tape base plate)
CAUTION!
LARYVOX
®
STYLE CAP and LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP are accessories and
cannot be used separately.
IV. WARNINGS
LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassettes
LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassettes are single-patient products and
are intended for single use only. They must not be cleaned or disinfected, as use of
disinfectant can render the filter unusable.
The LARYVOX
®
STYLE HME HighFlow filter cassette must never be fitted into
the tracheostomy tube / base plate / button without LARYVOX
®
STYLE TOP!
LARYVOX
®
STYLE