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X. STORAGE/CARE
Currently not used and cleaned tubes should be stored in a clean plastic container, dry
environment away from dust, sunlight and heat.
Still sterile packed replacement tubes should be stored in a dry environment away from dust,
sunlight and heat.
After cleaning tracheostomy tubes, make sure that the balloon has been deflated for storage.
After the inner cannula has been cleaned, disinfected if necessary and then dried, the
outer surface of the inner cannula should be lubricated by applying stoma oil, e.g. using
an OPTIFLUID
®
stoma oil wipe.
Only use stoma oil (REF 31525) as lubricant, or OPTIFLUID
®
stoma oil wipes (REF 31550).
We highly recommend keeping at least two replacement tubes on hand to ensure continuous
supply.
XI. SERVICE LIFE
These tracheostomy tubes are sterile products for single-patient use.
The maximum period of use should not exceed 29 days.
The service life of a tube is influenced by many factors. The composition of the secretions, the
quality of cleaning and other aspects, for example, are very important.
Damaged tubes must be replaced immediately.
CAUTION!
Modifications to the tracheostomy tube of any kind, in particular perforations as well as
repairs to the tube, may only be carried out by the manufacturer himself or by companies
expressly authorised for this in writing by the manufacturer! Inexpertly performed work
on tracheostomy tubes can lead to serious injuries.
XII. LEGAL NOTICES
The manufacturer Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH will not accept any liability for
functional deficiencies, injuries, infections, and/or other complications or adverse events caused
by unauthorised product alterations or improper use, care, and/or handling.
In particular, Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH will not accept any liability for
damages caused by modifications to the tracheostomy tube, especially due to shortening of the
same or perforations, if these modifications or repairs were not carried out by the manufacturer
himself. This applies both to damages to the tubes themselves caused thereby and to any
consequential damages caused thereby.
If the tracheostomy tube is used beyond the period of use specified under Section XI, and/or if
the tracheostomy tube is used, maintained (cleaned, disinfected) or stored in non-compliance
with the instructions and specifications laid down in these instructions for use, Andreas Fahl
Medizintechnik-Vetrieb GmbH will, as far as legally permissible, be free of any liability, including
liability for defects.
Sale and delivery of all Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH products is carried out
exclusively in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business which can be
obtained directly from Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH.
Product specifications described herein are subject to change without notice.
DURATWIX
®
is a trademark and brand of Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH,
Cologne registered in Germany and the EU member states.