Hints For Your Safety; General Safety Information; Danger For Users, Patients And Third Parties - Atmos E 341 Operating Instructions Manual

2.0 Hints for your safety

The safety of the ATMOS
technology and the guidelines of the Medical Products Law.
Please read and observe the safety instructions prior to using the product.

2.1 General safety information

Make yourself familiar with the device at an early stage, so you can use it even in hectic
situations.
Never operate the unit, if it shows any obvious safety defects. Check the unit at regular
intervals for safety and function.

2.2 Danger for users, patients and third parties.

Take care that the device is always functional and ready for use.
Your patient may suffocate.
• Ensure that the device is always ready for use in an emergency.
• Position the unit in an easily accessible location and keep access free.
• Make sure that the charging accessories are functional. Replace defective charging
accessories immediately.
• Recharge the battery at the latest after 6 months, even if you do not use the device.
• Carry out a function check after each use. Carry out a function check every 4 weeks
in case you do not use the device for a longer period.
• ATMOS recommends always having another suction device ready to hand in case of
any device failure.
• Please observe the notes on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the device.
Avoid misapplication.
Your patient may be seriously injured.
• The ATMOS E 341 Battery may only be used by persons who were medically
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trained, and were trained in the medical suction
• Please select the vacuum according to the patient and the application.
• Observe the valid guidelines.
Reduce the risk of infection for you and your patients!
Deadly diseases can be transmitted.
• Always wear disposable gloves, if you could come into contact with secretion.
• Never use components marked with
intended for single use only.
• Only use sterile packaged parts, when the packaging is undamaged.
• Do not operate the device without a bacterial filter.
E 341 Battery complies with all the recognized rules of
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2 more than once. These components are
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