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Safety
• To avoid infection or contamination with bacteria
please read section “5. Hygienic preparation” on
page 19.
• ACCUVAC Basic may only be used by trained
staff instructed in aspiration techniques. Incorrect
use can cause serious bodily harm.
• ACCUVAC Basic must be used for the designated
purpose only (see “1.1 Purpose” on page 2).
• Maintenance operations such as inspection and
repair work must be performed by expert person-
nel or by the manufacturer Weinmann.
• Malfunctions and a lack of biocompatibility may
result if third-party articles are used. Please bear in
mind that in these cases any warranty entitlement
and liability shall lapse where the accessories rec-
ommended in the instructions for use or original
spare parts are not utilised.
• During the aspiration process, take particular care
not to cause injuries to the patient’s mouth or
throat, e.g. to mucous membrane.
The suction can be interrupted by briefly opening
the fingertip, for example if the nozzle becomes
firmly attached to the skin.
• Ensure sterile conditions during bronchial aspira-
tion, and always use sterile catheters.
Important!
• The disposal of liquids such as blood and secre-
tions and any items contaminated with such liquids
should be carried out according to the national
guidelines for hygiene.
• The ACCUVAC Basic should only be operated in
the upright position, in order to prevent liquid from
wetting the overflow valve filter integrated in the
disposable collection bag
. If this happens, the
overflow valve filter becomes impermeable to air
and the disposable collection bag
changed.
