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Instructions for Use
Ergostik
Serial no.: xx|8|201|yyy and 2201xxxxx
Version: 7 | Release date: 02. August 2021
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11
Decommissioning / Disposal
11.1
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of Ergostik has been stated by the
manufacturer as 8 years.
This applies provided the operating conditions, the prescribed
servicing intervals, taking into account and complying with all
safety information such as is described in this IFU as well as
other technical standard regulations are adhered to.
11.2
Decommissioning
To decommission the Ergostik, remove any contaminated
material from it.
11.3
Disposal
In general, the applicable national laws and regulations stipulated
by the local authority should be complied with for disposal.
11.3.1
Transport Packaging
The transport packaging should be reused or sent for material
recycling. Before doing so, you should check whether it is
possible to reuse the packaging.
11.3.2
Ergostik
Ergostik is an active medical device and is thus subject to the
WEEE directive 2012 / 19 / EU and the German law on electrical
and electronic devices (ElektroG) for the disposal for old
electrical items. Neither Ergostik itself, nor any of its components
may be disposed of via household or practice waste.
In order to ensure environmentally friendly disposal, please
contact the authorised specialist retail partner where you
purchased Ergostik and/or the accessories.