Atmos A 161 - 13 Checking; Reprocessing; Disposal; Checking ATMOS Suction Devices; Reprocessing; Disposal

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13.3 Disposal
When the device is operated according to the operating instructions it has an expected service life
of 5 years. A regular thorough cleaning and disinfection, respectively the operation in line with the
operating instructions are assumed.
● The ATMOS A / C 161 / 261 Aspirator is not comprised of any hazardous materials.
● The materials of the housing can be recycled completely.
● Prior to disposal, device and accessories must be decontaminated.
● The materials are to be separated carefully.
● Payattentiontocountry-specicregulationsfordisposal(e.g.wasteincineration).
13.0 Checking / Reprocessing / Disposal
Disposal within the EC
The suction device described above is a high-quality medical product with a long service life. After its life cycle it must
be disposed of professional. According to the EC directives (WEEE and RoHS) the device may not be disposed of in
domestic waste. Please observe existing national laws and rules for disposal of old devices.
Disposal within the Federal Republic of Germany
In the Federal Republic of Germany the law for electrical devices (ElektroG) rules the disposal of electrical devices.
Since this type of product is mainly used at home for secretion suction in the respiratory tract (after laryngectomy), it
must be assumed that those suction devices could be contaminated. Therefore, this type of device is excluded from
the law for electrical devices. In order to guarantee a proper disposal of your old device, please either pass on your old
device to your specialised dealer or send it directly to ATMOS MedizinTechnik for a professional disposal.
Prior to disposal respectively before transport all secretion canisters and hoses must be thoroughly cleaned,
disinfected. The device surface must be disinfected.
13.1 Checking ATMOS suction devices
The ATMOS suction devices are maintenance-free in the case they are used according to the operating instructions.
Please comply with the country-specific guidelines regarding regular testing especially for the electrical safety.
ATMOS recommends a test every 24 months
Regular, thoroughly cleaning and disinfection of the hoses and the application parts respectively the operation in line with the
operating instructions are assumed.
(Valid for ATMOS C 161 / C 261 Aspirator)
A regular check of the condensate-controller on the rear side is necessary. For visual inspection please remove the cap. The
device is oversucked if humidity or contamination is visible in the condensate collector.
13.2 Reprocessing (in perfect technical and hygienic condition)
If there is a change of patient or ownership then the device must be reprocessed acc. to Medical Devices Operator
Ordinance, Medical Devices Act and BVMed guidelines.
Anoversucked(contaminated)devicemustberepairedbythemanufacturer,byacertiedATMOSpartneroranATMOS
authorized, specialized dealer.
ATMOSMedizinTechnikGmbH&Co.KGo󰀨erstheirpartnersandcustomersatrouble-freeandquickreprocessingand
checking / period tests for ATMOS suction devices.