Secretion Canister - Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

3.3.2 Secretion canister

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Important safety
information on the
canister system
3.3.2.1
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3.3.2.2
The water lock is on the right side of the secretion canister. A bacterial filter and a riser are
included. The water lock is filled with water through the riser. For filling the water lock, a sterile
cannula 20 G, a sterile syringe, and 60 ml sterile water are required. With the cannula you may
puncture the silicone seal above the riser and then fill the water lock.
Prior to use, the water lock must be filled to the prescribed filling level (not above the 2 cm
level) and should be checked regularly to ensure proper operation.
Obligatory: Temporary gravity drainage
Optional: Normal operation, gravity drainage mode
Prior to inserting the secretion canister into the device, make sure that the filler of the water
lock is sealed with the plug.
1. Use only pre-packaged sterile fluid for filling the water lock.
2. Reconnect the filled container to the device.
3. The canister may only be removed when the pump is switched off.
3.3.2.3
The pop-off valve
a tension pneumothorax (e.g. a fit of coughing). The valve opens at a high pressure of ≥10 mbar
within the canister.
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• Always use the original ATMOS disposable secretion
canister.
• Vacuum connection system: The vacuum connection
between device and secretion canister is set up immediately
after connection!
• For hygienic reasons we recommend an exchange of both
canister and hose system at the same time.
Secretion canister overview
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Filling the water lock
Pop-off valve
is a protection against the occurrence of high pressure which could lead to
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Pop-off valve
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Filler for water lock
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Hydrophobic bacterial filter
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Filling level for water lock function
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Indicator scale for balancing in ml
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Protective cap for sealing the
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pop-off valve
Protective cap for sealing the
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secretion hose
Connection towards patient
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(secretion hose)
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