Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual page 12

• Canister and hose system should only be used once on every patient.
• For hygienic reasons we recommend an exchange of both canister and hose system at the
same time.
Risk of injury by damaged device
• If the device was dropped: Check the device for visible damage. A leakage test is
recommended. If the leakage test fails or the housing is damaged, the device is defective and
must not be operated. Send in the device for repair. Treatment with defective equipment can
cause fatal injuries to the patient.
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