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ENGLISH
A
approx.
Abbreviation for ‘approximately‘
Aspirate
Aspirate is the generic term for secretions,
bodily fluids and flushing liquids that are typi-
cally accumulated during aspiration of the upper
airways. These can be aspirated easily using the
devices described here.
C
Contamination Contamination means that bacteria and viruses
from the aspirate have come into contact with
the device.
D
DFS
®
Double filter system
An external bacterial filter and a bacterial filter
integrated into the aspirator make up the double
filter system. The double filter system effectively
protects the interior of the device from contami-
nation and overflow. It enables safe processing
and rapid reuse of the product.
1.4 Glossary
Symbol
Meaning
Adjustment direction for vacuum setting using the
vacuum regulator
LED status indicator for external power supply
(only M-series)
power switch setting ‘ON‘
(only M20 and S-series)
LED status indicator for double filter system
(only M20D and M30D)
LED status indicator for the rechargeable battery
(only M-series)
LED status indicator ON/OFF
(only M-series)
power switch setting ‘OFF‘
(only M20 and S-series)
1.2.2 Operating elements
Symbol
Meaning
•
Enumeration
1.
2.
Perform the actions in the order indicated.
1.3 Symbol convention
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