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Recycling Defibrillator Components
Within the European Union
Do not dispose of this product as “unsorted municipal waste”. Prepare it for reuse or
separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and
the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE).
If the defibrillator or battery (LiMnO2) is contaminated, this directive does not apply.
For more specific information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn
Customer Service (page ii).
Recycle defibrillator batteries (LiMnO2) according to the Directive 91/157/EEC (Batteries
and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances) and Directive 93/86/EEC
(Labeling of batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances).
Outside the European Union
When the defibrillator or the battery (LiMnO2) reaches end of life, recycle it locally
according to national, state, and local regulations, or return it to Welch Allyn.