Pilot²
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12.4.
Disposal
Dispose of any waste and used disposables properly. National regulations must be observed.
The device is a high-quality medical product with a long service life. At the end of its product
life cycle, the device must be disposed of correctly. Observe country-specific disposal
regulations.
It must be assumed that the device is contaminated at the end of its life cycle. The device
and accessories must be decontaminated before disposal; germs pose a hazard. Before
disposing of or prior to transport, all parts that have come into contact with patients must be
thoroughly cleaned, disinfected or sterilized. The device itself and the foot switch must be
subjected to surface disinfection on all sides. Also spray plugs and sockets during this last
preparation. Remove the batteries from the foot switch.
Please note that the device contains a high-output Li-Ion battery. This may lead to fires and
injuries if handled incorrectly (e.g.: overheating, mechanical damage, use of liquids and short
circuit). Please do not dismantle the control unit yourself. Avoid falls and unnecessary
damage.
Disposal in the EU: Pursuant to EU directives (WEEE and RoHS), this device may not be
disposed of along with general household waste. Please observe the applicable national laws
and regulations concerning the disposal of waste equipment.
Disposal in Germany: In the Federal Republic of Germany, the Electrical Law (ElektroG)
regulates the disposal of waste electronic equipment.
Since the device has been used in the medical field, it must be assumed that the waste
equipment could be infected. For this reason, the rules of the EAR (national register for waste
electric equipment: Stiftung EAR) exclude this type of device from the ElektroG.
The EndoPilot² is an exclusively commercially used product (B2B). The disposal takes place
by return to the manufacturer. The sender bears all costs for the return shipment. For further
details please contact your dealer.
