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1.4
Glossary
A
approx.
Abbreviation for “approximately”
C
Contamination
Contamination means that bacteria and viruses from the wound exudate have
come into contact with the interior of the device.
D
DFS
®
Double filter system (only
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
)
The double filter system comprises the external filter and the bacterial filter
integrated in the suction device. The double filter system effectively protects
the interior of the device from contamination and overflow. It enables safe
processing and rapid reuse of the product.
E
e.g.
For example, abbreviation for Latin “exempli gratia”
I
incl.
Abbreviation for “inclusive”
IP22
International Protection / Protection Class
The Protection Class defines the degree of protection of the device against
contact and ingress of liquids.
The
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M and ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
are protected against
finger access and falling water drops at an inclination of up to 15°.
O
Overflow
Overflow means that the wound exudate is sucked into the interior of the
device.
P
Processing
The processing procedure is required for each new patient. The term
processing denotes the process in which parts coming or potentially coming
into contact with wound exudate are cleaned, disinfected and replaced if
necessary.
The processing procedure must only be performed by ASSKEA GmbH or an
authorized service partner of ASSKEA GmbH.
W
Wound exudate The term wound exudate denotes all collecting liquids and particles that may
be formed or present in a wound. The wound exudate is aspirated from the
wound using the
ASSKEA pro
wound
®
M and ASSKEA pro
wound
®
S
devices
and collected in the disposable exudate canister.
