Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual page 6

1.2.2 Intended use ATMOS
Name:
Main functions:
Specification of the main function: The vacuum generated by the pump evacuates air and secretion out of
Patient group:
Application organ:
Application time:
Application site:
Contraindications:
The product is:
Single use product / reprocessing:
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C 051 Thorax secretion canister
®
Secretion canister 800ml for the connection to the
ATMOS
1. Forwarding of the created vacuum into the drainage tube and finally
into the patient side drain
2. Collection of the exhausted secretion
the drain. The secretion is collected in the secretion canister whose filling
quantity is 800ml. A bacterial filter prevents the accidentally absorption
of secretion into the pump head. A tubing system provides the
vacuum for the patient side drain. A direct connection to the patient
doesn't exist. With the support of the test lead inside of the tubing
system, which is also provided with a filter, the vacuum on the drain will
be measured. Furthermore the test lead is also responsible for the
flushing of the drain tube with atmospheric air.
Patients with thoracic injuries, who require drainage of the pleural cavity
to maintain lung function.
Additionally for patients who 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.
Application of the canister with other low vacuum devices than
ATMOS
Non active
Single use product
C 051 Thorax
®
C 051 Thorax
®