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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 an internal bac-
terial filter in 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 M20)
power switch setting ‘ON‘
LED status indicator for the rechargeable battery
(only M20)
LED status indicator ON/OFF
(only M20)
power switch setting ‘OFF‘
1.2.2 Operating elements
Symbol
Meaning
•
Enumeration
1.
2.
Perform the actions in the order indicated.
1.3 Symbol convention