Caution - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

• The ATMOS® C 051 Thorax is a medical device which is subject to special safety regulations.
It must to be set up and put into operation in accordance with the EMC regulations. Portable
and mobile RF communication devices (mobile phones) may affect the performance of the
device.
• A second functioning device (consumables included) must be available for every patient whose
condition could become critical if the device in use should get damaged.
• The device may not be operated in MRI scanners (magnetic resonance imaging).
• The device cannot be carried at the hose system.
• The device supports the therapy of the patient it is not a substitute for the doctors' diagnosis.
• The patient should be supervised constantly in accordance with the internal rules of the
hospital.
• Prior to the removal of the hose connector the patient hose must be pinched off.
• Not suitable for use on patients with large fistulas and coagula. For these patients, ATMOS
recommends the use of a device with greater suction capacity (e.g. ATMOS® S 201 Thorax).
Advice on disposal
• Dispose of wrappings accordingly.
• Attention must be paid to all hospital protocols regarding disposal and infection control.
Wrong evaluation
• Prior to using the device it is recommended to check the leak tightness at the start of therapy
(see chapter „4.4 Leakage test" on page 22).
• Leaking connections could lead to a wrong evaluation of the patient's status and could prolong
the therapy. Thus do check all connections for leakages to prevent the intrusion of additional
air.
Leakage in the system
• Minimal leakages can indicate small leaks in the system or to irregularities in the course of
therapy. This can be excluded by clamping the patient catheter and as a result the flow value is
reduced to zero. If not, check all the connections on the device, the connectors as well as the
Luer-Lock cap for leakage. If there is still only a minimal flow value illustrated then there is an
internal leakage in the system which cannot be rectified by the user. This will be compensated
by the system but illustrated as a minimal flow value.
Optional functions
• The function of the leakage test, and the warning message "Device in critical tilt" are active at
factory settings. If these functions are not desired, they can be deactivated in the user settings
(Chapter „4.9 User settings" on page 29).
• The leakage test is recommended for checking the leak tightness prior to each application.
• The warning message "Device in critical tilt" serves as preventive information to avoid
functional impairment caused by tilting over (for example a blocked bacterial filter in the
secretion canister).
2.2

Caution

CAUTION
Risk of injury!
• A misplaced drainage system and a misplaced thoracic catheter could hinder the drainage of
air and liquids. A complete blocking of the system during the drainage of liquids and air could
cause a rise in pressure and thus lead to a tension pneumothorax.
• Always place the drainage system at the level of the patient catheter and check the patient
hose for any bends or clogging which could hinder the drainage of liquid and air. Never place
the drainage system on the floor.
• Immediate reaction is required in case of the "vacuum too low" alarm. Prior to exchanging
the secretion canister the thoracic catheter must be clamped so that a continuous vacuum is
always available at the patient.
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