Instructions for Use
Diffustik / Variant PFTstik
Serial no.: xx|8|401|yyy and 2401xxxxx
Version: 8 | Release date: 16. August 2021
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Decommissioning / Disposal
11.1
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of Diffustik resp. the variant PFTstik has
been stated by the manufacturer as 8 years.
This applies provided the operating conditions, the prescribed
servicing intervals, taking into account and complying with all
safety information such as is described in this IFU as well as
other technical standard regulations are adhered to.
11.2
Decommissioning
To decommission the Diffustik resp. the variant PFTstik, remove
any contaminated material from it.
11.3
Disposal
In general, the applicable national laws and regulations stipulated
by the local authority should be complied with for disposal.
11.3.1
Transport Packaging
The transport packaging should be reused or sent for material
recycling. Before doing so, you should check whether it is
possible to reuse the packaging.
11.3.2
Diffustik / Variant PFTstik
Diffustik resp. the variant PFTstik is an active medical device and
is thus subject to the WEEE directive 2012 / 19 / EU and the
German law on electrical and electronic devices (ElektroG) for
the disposal for old electrical items. Neither the Diffustik device
itself, nor any of its components may be disposed of via
household or practice waste.
