10.0 Disposal - Atmos S 042 NPWT Operating Instructions Manual

10.0 Disposal

When the device is operated according to the operating instructions it has an expected service
life of 5 years. A regular thorough cleaning and disinfection of the vacuum unit and the applica-
tion parts, respectively the operation in line with the operating instructions are assumed.
• A possible contamination of the negative pressure unit caused by wrong operation
respectively non-observance of the operating instructions cannot be excluded.
• The ATMOS
• Device and accessories must be decontaminated prior to disposal as secretion re-
siduals may lead to danger.
• The housing is recyclable.
• Pay attention to a careful separation of the different materials.
• Please observe national valid rules for disposal of single-use and consumable products.
• Please observe national disposal regulations (e.g. waste incineration).
Disposal within the EC
The device described above is a high-quality medical product with a long service life. After its
life cycle it must be disposed of professionally. According to the EC directives (WEEE and RoHS)
the device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. Please observe existing national laws and
rules for disposal of old devices in the respective country.
Disposal within the Federal Republic of Germany
In the Federal Republic of Germany the law for electrical devices (ElektroG) regulates the dis-
posal of electrical devices. It must be assumed that such suction devices can be contaminated.
Therefore, according to the regulations of the EAR foundation (Used Electrical Appliances Regis-
ter) is this type of device excluded from the ElektroG regulations. In order to guarantee a proper
disposal of your old device, please either pass on your old device to your specialised dealer or
send it directly to ATMOS MedizinTechnik for a professional disposal.
Prior to disposal respectively before transport all secretion canisters and hoses must be
removed. The device surface must be disinfected.
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S 042 NPWT does not contain any hazardous materials.
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