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Fahl
®
tracheostomy tubes are reusable medical products intended for single-patient use.
Fahl
®
tracheostomy tubes are only to be used by the same patient and not by another patient.
The package contains 1 tube, supplied sterile by ethylene oxide sterilization (EO).
The maximum period of use should not exceed 29 days.
This tracheostomy tube is equipped with a ball joint between the neck flange and the cannula
tube which enables free movement of the neck flange in all directions. The ball joint between the
neck flange and the cannula tube enables free movement of the neck flange in all directions -
not only horizontally and vertically, but also diagonally. This has the advantage for the user that
the neck flange adapts to body movements, i.e. moves or turns etc. as the body moves, without
the position of the cannula in the tracheostoma being affected. The cannula tube is thereby
stabilised, thus avoiding pressure bruises on the mucous membranes.
In the DURATWIX
®
LINGO model, the sieve perforations in the outer tube are arranged
horizontally and in staggered rows. Thanks to this special design of the sieve, the marginal
surface of the individual perforations is increased, so that entry of secretions from the
tracheostoma into the cannula via the outer tube is hindered and delayed, thus decreasing the
risk of aspiration.
Please see the size table in the appendix.
A particular feature of the Fahl
®
tracheostomy tubes is the specially shaped neck flange.
The tube tip is rounded to prevent irritation of the mucus membranes in the trachea.
There are two lateral fastening eyelets on the neck flange for attaching a tube holder.
It may be advisable to use tubes of different lengths alternately so the tip of the tube does not
always touch the same spot in the trachea and cause irritation. This prevents pressure points
or the formation of granulation tissue. Always discuss the exact procedure with your doctor/
physician.
MRT (Magnetic Resonance Tomography) INFORMATION
CAUTION!
Since the tracheostomy tubes with cuff have a small metal spring in the non-return valve
of the pilot balloon with inflation tube, the tracheostomy tube with cuff must not be used
while an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) examination is being performed.
MRT is a diagnostic imaging technique in which inner organs, tissues and joints are depicted with
the help of magnetic fields and radio waves. Metallic objects can be drawn into the magnetic field
and can induce changes by their acceleration. Although the metal spring is extremely small and
lightweight, interactions that could give rise to health impairments or to malfunction or damage of
the technical equipment used or of the tracheostomy tube itself nevertheless cannot be ruled out
in this context. If wearing a tracheostomy tube is indicated for keeping the tracheostoma open,
we recommend use of a metal-free tracheostomy tube instead of the tracheostomy tube with cuff
while an MRT is being performed.
CAUTION!
Do not use a tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff while undergoing a nuclear
magnetic resonance tomography / MRT!
1. Neck flange
A particular feature of the Fahl
®
tracheostomy tube is the specially shaped neck flange, which is
designed to fit the anatomy of the neck.
The size specifications are printed on the neck flange.
A black imprint on the tube indicates the standard length, a turquoise imprint indicates the short
version.
The neck flange of the tracheostomy tubes has two side eyelets for inserting a tube holder.
All Fahl
®
tracheostomy tubes with fastening eyelets include a disposable tube holder. The tube
holder secures the tracheostomy tube to the neck.
The insertion aid (obturator) included in delivery facilitates insertion of the tracheostomy tube.
Please follow the instructions provided with the tube holder carefully when attaching and
removing it from your tracheostomy tube.
Ensure that the Fahl
®
tracheostomy tube is placed in the tracheostoma without tension and the
position is not changed when fastening the tube holder.
