For Your Safety - Atmos S 042 NPWT Operating Instructions Manual

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For your safety

General information
• The ATMOS S 042 NPWT was produced in accordance with IEC
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60601-1/EN 60601-1 and with VDE safety class ll. It may only be
connected to a properly installed earthed wall socket.
• Dispose of wrappings accordingly. Please observe national regu-
lations!
• ATMOS is not liable for personal injury and damage to property if
- no original ATMOS parts are being used,
- the advice for use in these operating instructions is not being
observed,
- assembly, new settings, alterations, extensions and repairs have been carried out by per-
sonnel not authorised by ATMOS.
• During operation, the user is obliged to regularly check the vacuum unit for proper function.
In the unlikely event of failure of the vacuum unit, the user must take precautions to continue
the treatment of the patient with suitable methods.
• Please observe all precautionary measures for infection control of patients and the care per-
sonnel generally applicable to you and your institution in order to reduce the risk of infections
and transfer of pathogens. Please take corresponding protective measures (e.g. wearing of
gloves, protective coat, face and eye protection) if contacting body liquids or handling contam-
inated parts.
Dangers for users, patients and third parties
Protect yourself against an electric shock.
• Power cables, accessories and access cables need to be checked for defects prior to setting up
the device. Damaged cables must be replaced immediately.
• Only undamaged mains connection must be used.
• Only use the provided medical power supply unit (Manufacturer: GlobTek Inc., model:
GTM91099-6015-3.0-T2).
• Do not use an extension lead.
• You may only disconnect the device from the power supply via the power cable. The device
does not have a power switch. Ensure that the power supply unit is easily accessible and can
be disconnected from the power supply at all times.
• To disconnect the device from the mains supply, first remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Then disconnect the connection line from the device. Never touch plug or line with wet hands.
• Do not modify the device without permission of the manufacturer.
• The patient should not take a shower or have a bath when using the ATMOS
Interruption of therapy for such purpose should only be made in consultation with the attend-
ing physician.
Risk of strangulation!
• Keep the power cable, secretion hose and shoulder strap out of the reach of children. You
should regularly check where these items are located.
Confirm therapeutic success!
• ATMOS always recommends having a replacement device ready to hand. So you can continue
the therapy even in the event of equipment failure.
• Continuous vacuum is recommended rather than intermittent vacuum with regard to instable
structures, e.g. instable chest wall or injured fascia. This helps to reduce movement and sta-
bilise the wound bed. Continuous vacuum treatment is generally recommended for patients
with an increased risk of bleeding, exudative or acute enteric fistula wounds and with fresh
flaps/transplants.
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For your safety
S 042 NPWT.
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