Disposal; Disposal Within The Eu; Disposal Within The Federal Republic Of Germany - Atmos S 201 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 pose a danger to a third party.
• Pay attention to a careful separation of the different materials.
• The housing material is fully recyclable.
• The ATMOS S 201 Thorax has a lithium-ion battery which must be disposed
of in accordance with existing directives.

12.1 Disposal within the EU

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 EU 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.

12.2 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 contami-
nated. Therefore, according to the regulations of the EAR foundation (Used Electrical Appliances
Register), this type of device is excluded from ElektroG regulations. In order to guarantee proper
disposal of your old device, please either pass it on to your specialised dealer or send it directly
to ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG for professional disposal.
Prior to disposal or before transport, all secretion canisters and hoses must be removed. The
device surface must be disinfected.
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