Using An Overflow Canister; Using A Smoke Evacuation Filter; Suction - Atmos Record 55 Operating Instructions Manual

4.10 Using an overflow canister

4.11 Using a smoke evacuation filter

According to the intended use, the device is used to suction liquids and pieces of tissue.
In conjunction with the use of laser, HF or radiosurgical devices, surgical smoke is
generated and does not remain in the secretion canister, but is drawn with the air flow
in the direction of the pump and can quickly block the bacterial filter for microbiological
protection as well as the overflow protection. To increase the service life of the bacterial
filter, an activated charcoal filter (REF 008.0758.0) or a specific smoke evacuation filter
(HM 57524928) can be placed in front of it. This filters the aerosols / ultra-fine particles
out of the air stream and protects the bacterial filter.
ATTENTION! THE SMOKE EVACUATION FILTER DOES NOT REPLACE THE BACTERIAL
FILTER!
The smoke filter, however, prevents a premature decrease in suction performance by
blocking the bacterial filter.

4.12 Suction

1. Please ensure that the following parts have been reprocessed before treating a new
patient:
• Suction hose including hose-rinsing aperture or suction instruments
• Secretion canister including canister lid and double hose connector
• Vacuum hose
2. Prior to each use check whether the bacterial filter must be replaced.
3. Replace the bacterial filter with a new filter if it is discoloured, contaminated or
oversucked.
4. Switch on the device.
5. Close the suction hose and set the desired vacuum.
6. Connect the suction catheter, hose-rinsing aperture or suction instruments.
 Observe the liquid level in the secretion canister during suction. The mechanical
overflow protection and the bacterial filter prevent liquid from being sucked into the
pump. Nevertheless, the secretion canister should be emptied or replaced when it is
2/3 full (including foam crown).
 If liquid has been sucked into the pump despite the overflow protection and
bacterial filter, the device may not be operated again until it has been checked by a
authorized service partner
If the bacterial filter becomes blocked too frequently,
ATMOS recommends integrating an additional
overflow canister (REF 444.0646.0) between the
secretion canister and the bacterial filter. This
absorbs moisture and foam bubbles occurring.
An additional DDS bacterial filter can be used in
the overflow canister. Replace the bacterial filter
(REF 340.0054.0) with a new filter if it is discoloured,
contaminated or oversucked. When the filter is used
regularly, a filter change is recommended after 14
days at the latest.
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