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Discard
The Fleximag Max ventilator shall be discarded as electrical and electronic equipment. Accessories and
consumables must be disposed of as described in the instruction manual. Follow local government
recommendations for proper disposal.
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Dispose of the removable parts of the equipment in accordance with your institution's
parts and pieces arrangement protocol.
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Follow local government recommendations for environmental protection, especially in
cases of disposal of electronic waste or electronic parts.
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All parts of Magnamed ventilators that come in contact with patient fluids (e.g.
breathing circuit) and that are potentially contaminated, are called semi-critical, and
must be endure a high-level disinfection or sterilization process before disposal (at the
end of their useful lives) or before it is sent in for maintenance.
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When disposing of parts of Magnamed ventilators that come in contact with fluids from
a patient, indicate as potentially infectious hospital waste.
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Disposal of batteries shall be in accordance with local regulations.
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Disposal of the galvanic cells shall follow local regulations.
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Airway adapters shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for medical
disposal.
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Do not disassemble the equipment. All service or maintenance on the ventilator can
only be carried out by qualified technician, trained and duly authorized by MAGNAMED.
