Intended Use - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

1.2 Intended use

1.2.1 Intended use ATMOS C 051 Thorax
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Specification of the main function: The ATMOS C 051 Thorax drainage suction unit is a digital device for
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ATMOS C 051 Thorax
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Digital device for mobile thoracic drainage
1. Recovery of the neutral vacuum in the intra pleural cavity after the
occurrence of a pneumothorax or a pleural effusion by drainage of air
and secretion
2. Drainage of secretion and air after a surgical opening of the thorax
mobile thoracic drainage. The device is meant for the short-term (< 30 d)
application on humans. It is portable, grid independent and has an
electronic monitoring system with optical and visual status displays. The
device is applied unsterile. All thoracic catheter / drains can be applied,
which are intended for thoracic drainage in the intended use of the
manufacturer.
Patients with thoracic injuries, which require drainage of the pleural cavity
to maintain lung function.
Additionally patients that require drainage of blood and secretion after a
surgical opening of the thorax.
Thorax
Under normal circumstances it is suitable for continuous application over
a period of less than 30 days.
Application environment is a clinical area. The application of the device
may only be applied by healthcare professionals. The secretion canister
and the drainage hose are sterile and disposable, and can be applied in
the sterile OT area.
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