6
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VI. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HUMIDOPHONE
®
is a heat and moisture exchanger as well as a particle filter, consisting
of a foam filter and a plastic housing as well as of a lid with valve function. The plastic housing is
equipped on the patient side with a standardized opening, thereby allowing for connection to a
fenestrated/sieved tracheostomy tube.
During inhalation, the valve diaphragm of the HUMIDOPHONE
®
opens and the inhaled air flows
through the foam filter element. After inhalation, the valve closes, thereby enabling the user to
speak. The pressure rise during expiration supports the valve closure process.
HUMIDOPHONE
®
:
On the patient side, the plastic housing is equipped with a central opening with
22 mm external diameter, thereby allowing for connection to a 22 mm receptacle system.
HUMIDOPHONE
®
TYP 15
: On the patient side, the plastic housing is equipped with a central
opening with 15 mm internal diameter, thereby allowing for connection to a 15 mm standard
connector.
HUMIDOPHONE
®
PLUS:
On the patient side, the plastic housing is equipped with a central opening
with 15 mm internal diameter, thereby allowing for connection to a 15 mm standard connector. The
external diameter of the opening is 22 mm, and is thus also compatible with all commonly used 22
mm receptacle systems.
HUMIDOPHONE
®
PLUS O2:
On the patient side, the plastic housing is equipped with a central
opening with 15 mm internal diameter, thereby allowing for connection to a 15 mm standard
connector. The external diameter of the opening is 22 mm, and is thus also compatible with all
commonly used 22 mm receptacle systems. An oxygen connecting piece fitted to the side of the
housing (5 mm ISO plug-in connection) enables a connecting tube to be connected up, thereby
allowing combination with an oxygen source.
VII. INSTRUCTIONS
Check whether the packaging and the product are in a faultless condition.
Check the use-by or expiry date. Do not use the product after this date.
Use with a 15 mm connector: mount the HUMIDOPHONE
®
with the central 15 mm opening by
means of light pressure on the 15 mm standard connector of the tracheostomy tube ➊.
Use with a 22 mm connector: mount the HUMIDOPHONE
®
by means of light pressure on the
housing ring of the tracheostomy tube ➋, until the housing snaps in audibly through the outer
fastening rim.
Remove the HUMIDOPHONE
®
by holding the tracheostomy tube firmly with two fingers in order to
extract the filter cassette by tugging lightly ➍/➎.
VIII. PERIOD OF USE
The maximum period of use / wearing period is 24 hours ➎.
If necessary, the filter must be changed several times a day, for instance if the respiratory resistance
is in danger of increasing due to accumulation of secretions.
IX. LEGAL NOTICES
The manufacturer Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH will not accept any liability for
damages (in particular for functional deficiencies, injuries, infections, and/or other complications
or adverse events) caused by unauthorised product alterations, by repairs not performed by the
manufacturer or by improper handling, care (cleaning/disinfection) and/or storage of the products in
violation of the provisions of these instructions for use.
This applies – to the extent permitted by law – both to damages to the products themselves caused
thereby as well as to any consequential damages caused thereby.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product at any time without notice.
HUMIDOPHONE
®
is a trademark and brand of Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH,
Cologne registered in Germany and the EU member states.
