Disposal - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

12.0 Disposal

• Please observe national disposal regulations (e.g. waste incineration).
• Device and accessories must be decontaminated prior to disposal as
secretion residuals could lead to danger of a third party.
• Pay attention to a careful separation of the different materials.
• The housing is recyclable.
• The ATMOS® C 051 Thorax has a lithium-ionic battery which must be
disposed of in accordance with the existing directive.
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 disposal
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
Register)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 GmbH & Co. KG for a professional disposal.
Prior to disposal respectively before transport all secretion canisters and tubes must be
removed. The device surface must be disinfected.
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