Decommissioning
| EN
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8.
Decommissioning
8.1.
Disassembly
Warning:
Remove from power source before disassembly!
Warning:
Risk of contamination: To avoid infection, wear personal protective equipment (hand, eye, nose and mouth protection) and
disinfect and clean the device!
If it is necessary to return the device to the depot or to METASYS, the original METASYS packaging must be used. Before packing the METASYS device to be
transported, clean and disinfect it. Possible openings where residual fl uids could escape must be closed.
8.2.
Recycling and disposal
The device may be contaminated! Advise the disposal company of this so that appropriate precautions can be taken. Parts that are
contaminated with amalgam, such as sieves, fi lters, hoses, etc., must also be disposed of in accordance with the national regulations.
Uncontaminated plastic parts of the device can be recycled as normal plastics. The integrated electronic components (including circuit board) are to be disposed
of as electronic waste. Metal parts are to be disposed of as scrap metal.
Alternatively, the device can be returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal. Before packing the METASYS device to be transported, clean and disinfect it.
Possible openings where residual fl uids could escape must be closed. The original METASYS packaging must be used for shipping.
The proof of installation and the device logbook must be kept for 5 years after the device has been disposed of.
