Section 14
Disposal and Recycling
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SECTION 14 - DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Information on recycling and handling of the unit as per the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment).
Environmental Protection for Disposal of the Product
The unit contains reusable materials. All components (with the exception of the Origio Gas
Line Filter) can be discarded as electrical waste aer cleaning and disinfection.
Please note that Origio Gas Line Filters must be discarded in accordance with the applicable
national regulations for special solid waste.
CooperSurgical have taken the necessary steps to comply with the EC directive 2012/19/EU
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
The following table provides information on the recycling and handling of the product in
accordance with the WEEE Directive:
Recyclable Components
Component Material
Lids Aluminium
Exterior housing Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel
Interior housing Aluminium and POM
Printed circuit board Enclosed electronic components mounted on a PCB
Environmental implications: WEEE contains materials that are potentially
hazardous to the environment and to human health. Therefore, when this
instrument has reached its end of life it must be collected and recycled separately
from other waste according to national requirements. Please contact a local
CooperSurgical distributor for instructions. Do not dispose of with ‘normal’
waste.
CAUTION: Contamination Hazard
As this device may have been used for processing and treating infectious
substances, it might be contaminated. Prior to disposal, the whole device must be
disinfected.
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