Baehr BaehrTec A1200 - General Product Description and Application Purpose; Operator Requirements; Staff and Patient Protection

Operating Manual BaehrTec A1200 / A2000
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2.3 General product description and application purpose
The BaehrTec A1200/A2000 foot care device is intended for use in medical foot care. It must
only be used by trained professionals.
Rotating instruments (grinder, files, etc.) are actuated with the BaehrTec A1200/A2000. These
can be used to strip away hard skin, calluses, nails etc. and remove corns.
In detail, the A1200/A2000 is intended for the following:
• for cleansing and milling the nail fold and removing ingrown nails
• to smooth and strip away mycotic and non-mycotic nails
• to polish non-mycotic nails where necessary
• to remove deep callosities or clavi using the hollow cutter
• milling and smoothing the areas around the digit if these are macerated or calloused
• to smooth plantar soles with the twister or the cutting grinder
• Drill through the nail with a round or hollow drill with grinders for clavi or subungual
haematoma
• to roughen the nail in preparation for brace correction
• for preparation in the event of whitlow
• to remove severe plate-like callosities
Other types and fields of application are carried out at your own risk, and may conceal
dangers. No form of misappropriation is permitted.
Improper use may lead to damage to persons or objects.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use,
unqualified staff or incorrect operation.
All warranty claims are void following improper use or opening the
device.
WARNING: This device may not be altered without the permission of
the manufacturer.
2.3.1 Operator requirements
This device must only be used by trained and instructed podiatrists, medical chiropodists,
doctors or persons in related occupational categories. They must be familiar with the
appropriate working method and have a relevant qualification.
The operator is obliged to/must ensure that
• only fault-free and flawless work equipment is used
• protects himself, the patient and others from dangers
• contamination through the device is avoided
2.3.2 Staff and Patient Protection
It is essential that you read this section with the utmost care! It contains
important information on protecting yourself, others and the device
from damage!