Atmos C 31 - Intended Use of the Unit; Unit Functionality Explained

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1.3 Function
 The ATMOS
®
C 31 is started by activating the main switch
(
,g.1,page7).
 The exact mode of function of the standard equipment
and optional functions is described in detail in chapters
4.2 to 4.3.17.
1.2 Intended use
Name: ATMOS
®
C 31
Main functions:
• Suction
• Compressed air module for medication spraying and the
Politzer manoeuvre
• Ear irrigation
• Electric power supply for LED light handles and LED head-
light
• Light sources
• Storage and heating of endoscopes
• Mirror quick heater
• Instrument deposit and heating
Med. indications/ application:
Standard ENT examination and/or therapy
Specifi cation of the main function:
• suction at 40 l/min / -76 kPa
• alternatively suction at 55 l/min / -98 kPa
• compressed air for medication spraying, max. 2 bar
• compressed air for the Politzer manoeuvre, regulated
• ear rinsing with 37 °C ± 1 °C, max. 500 ml/min
• electric power supply for LED, 700 mA
• Light source 15 V, 150 W
• Light source 24 V, 150 W
Application organ:
mouth to pharynx, auditory canal to the ear drum and the
nasal cavities
Application time:
ENT unit: Short term use on the patient (up to 30 days)
Suction / Compressed air / ear rinsing / light source:
Temporary application on the patient (less than 60 minutes)
Application site:
Application sites are clinics and practices for ENT doctors and
phoniatrists. The examination and/or therapy with the ENT unit
may only be executed by medically trained persons.
Contraindications:
May not be used for irrigation of the paranasal sinuses.
The ear irrigation should not be applied to an infected auditory
canal or a perforated eardrum.
The product is:Xactive □notactive
Sterility: The ENT unit is no sterile product.
Single use product / reprocessing:
The device and part of the accessories are reusable, for
information on reprocessing and disinfection please see the
operating instructions.
1.0 Introduction