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13.3 Disposal
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The ATMOS
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A / C 161 / 261 Aspirator is not comprised of any hazardous materials.
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The materials of the housing can be recycled completely.
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Prior to disposal, device and accessories must be decontaminated.
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The materials are to be separated carefully.
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Pay attention to country-specifi c regulations for disposal (e. g. waste incineration).
13.0
Checking / Reprocessing / Disposal
Disposal within the EC
The suction device described above is a high-quality medical product with a long service life. After its life cycle it must
be disposed of professional. According to the EC directives (WEEE and RoHS) the device may not be disposed of in
domestic waste. Please observe existing national laws and rules for disposal of old devices.
Disposal within the Federal Republic of Germany
In the Federal Republic of Germany the law for electrical devices (ElektroG) rules the disposal of electrical devices.
Since this type of product is mainly used at home for secretion suction in the respiratory tract (after laryngectomy), it
must be assumed that those suction devices could be contaminated. Therefore, this type of device is excluded from
the law for electrical devices. In order to guarantee a proper disposal of your old device, please either pass on your old
device to your specialised dealer or send it directly to ATMOS MedizinTechnik for a professional disposal.
Prior to disposal respectively before transport all secretion canisters and hoses must be thoroughly cleaned,
disinfected. The device surface must be disinfected.
13.1 Checking ATMOS suction devices
The ATMOS suction devices are maintenance-free in the case they are used according to the operating instructions. However,
regular safety-relevant checks have to be performed in line with the BGV A3/GUV 2.10 (MPBetreibV §2 Abs. (8)). “For mobile
devices the safety-relevant controls must be performed at least every 12 months.”
Regular, thoroughly cleaning and disinfection of the hoses and the application parts respectively the operation in line with the
operating instructions are assumed.
(Valid for C 161/261 Aspirator)
A regular check of the condensate-controller on the rear side is necessary. Pull out the plastic plug at check the colour at the
end of the hose. In case of discolouration/deposits a maintenance measure must be performed by a certifi ed ATMOS service
partner!
13.2 Reprocessing
(in perfect technical and hygienic condition)
If there is a change of patient or ownership then the device must be reprocessed acc. to Medical Devices Operator
Ordinance, Medical Devices Act and BVMed guidelines.
An oversucked (contaminated) device must be repaired by the manufacturer, by a certifi ed ATMOS partner or an ATMOS
authorized, specialized dealer.
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG offers their partners and customers a trouble-free and quick reprocessing and
checking / safety-relevant control for ATMOS suction devices.
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