Introduction
Basic requirements
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Prerequisites
• Must be equipped with an overflow protection device or must be connected to an external
overflow protection system.
• Low leakage
• Capacity of 1 l to 5 l.
• Always fasten the septic fluid jar securely.
• The tube connector for connection to the vacuum source must be compatible with the
connection tube.
1.5.4.4
Suction tube
The suction tube is used to connect the tube connector on the patient side and the fingertip or the
utensil.
Technical specifications
• Shore hardness of 60
• Internal diameter 6 to 8 mm (for curettage aspiration, internal diameter 13 mm)
• Length of 1.3 m to 3.0 m
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Vacuum resistant down to −95 kPa
Prerequisites
• The suction tube must comply with the hospital's standards for hygiene.
• The suction tube may not collapse.
• The outer diameter of the tube connector on the patient side of the septic fluid jar cap must
match the inner diameter of the suction tube.
1.5.4.5
Utensil
The suction catheter, lance, etc. are referred to as utensils. The utensils are used to extract
septic fluids.
Prerequisites
• The inner diameter of the utensil's connector must match the outer diameter of the fingertip.
• The utensil must be sterilisable or a sterile single-use item.
• Biocompatibility
• For endobronchial extraction, a utensil with side openings must be used.
1.5.4.6
Connection of equipment mount
The equipment mount interface is used to mount a rinsing fluid jar or septic fluid jar, or a holder
for rinsing fluid jars or septic fluid jars.
Prerequisites
• Maximum load on the equipment carrier interface is 1 kg.
• The connection of the rinsing fluid jar or septic fluid jar or that of the holder for the rinsing fluid
jar or septic fluid jar must match the equipment carrier as per DIN EN ISO 19054.
1.5.4.7
Bacterial filter paper
The bacterial filter paper prevents the ambient air from contamination. Only bacterial filter papers
(REF 5750 5045) must be used.
1.5.4.8
Rinsing fluid jar
Any container may be used as rinsing fluid jar.
