Fresenius Medical Care 5008, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 11: System Description
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Outside buildings
– Never push the hemodialysis system across an uneven paving (e.g.
cobblestone pavement). Always lift it.
– When transporting the hemodialysis system in a vehicle, always
protect it with the appropriate packing materials and place it either
vertically or horizontally.
– When transporting the machine outside buildings for a prolonged
period of time, the storage temperature range must be observed. (If
necessary, fill the machine with an antifreeze.)
11.4 Environmental Compatibility and Recycling
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Preface
Only environmentally compatible and recyclable materials have been
used for the manufacture of the system and the consumables.
Within the EC member states the system is taken back in accordance
with directive 2002/96/EG (WEEE). Please also observe the applicable
local legal regulations.
The system and the consumables are generally considered to be
contaminated and must therefore be sufficiently disinfected by the
responsible organization as specified by the manufacturer.
The respective regulations for the disposal of electronic scrap should be
followed for the disposal of electronic boards.
Disposal of batteries should always conform to applicable regulations.
Further information regarding disposal is available on request.
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Materials used – system
Materials shown on a grey background color come into contact with
purified water, dialysate and dialysate concentrate.
Plastics and cast resins
Abbreviation Material
EPDM Ethylene-propylene terpolymer
FPM (FKM) Fluoro rubber
PFA Perfluoroalkox copolymer
PAEK Polyaryletherketone
PPSU Polyphenylene sulphone
PVDF Polyvinylidenefluoride
PTFE Polytetrafluor ethylene