Introduction; Notes On Operating Instructions; Intended Use; Function - Atmos C 451 Operating Instructions Manual

1.0

Introduction

1.1 Notes on operating instructions

1.2

Intended use

The Surgical Suction Unit ATMOS C 451 is a compact suction
unit for medical application. It is especially intended for aspira-
tion and collection of secretions, body fl uids and tissue.
Its main fi elds of application are:
– in the OPD, in the OR: for sucking off and collecting e.g.
drain pockets, abscesses, body and rinsing solutions
and during lipectomy;
– in endoscopy: e.g. to aspirate secretions or rinsing so-
lutions as well as for operative fi xation;
– in gynaecology: for suction curettage;
– In ENT applications: to aspirate secretions, rinsing so-
lutions, cerumen or to extract foreign matters;
– in the ward, recovery ward and ICU: : for the spon-ta-
neous aspiration of body fl uids and foreign matters, e.g.
from the respiratory tract.
Contraindications for Use:
– Exposed arteries, veins or organs, Untreated
osteomyelitis, Necrotic tissue, Malignancies, and
Fistulas.
– for smoke evacuation in connection with
HF-electrosurgery or laser surgery.
These operating instructions contain important notes on how to operate the ATMOS C 451
safely, correctly and effectively. Reading this booklet helps avoid risks, and also to reduce repair
costs
and down-time. That increases, amongst other things, the reliability and service-life of the device.
These operating instructions serve not only for new operating personnel to be instructed in its use,
but also for use as a reference manual. Any reprint - even in extracts - only after written permission
from ATMOS.
These operating instructions must always be kept available near the device.
Care and safety inspections in conjunction with professional execution provide for operational safety
and readiness for use of your ATMOS C 451 and are therefore a must besides regular cleaning.
Repair work and safety inspections may be carried out only by expert personnel authorised by
ATMOS. By applying only original spare parts you will have the guarantee that operational safety,
readiness for work and the value of your ATMOS C 451 will be preserved.
● The product ATMOS C 451 bears CE marking CE 0124 according to the EC Directive of the
council for medical products 93/42/EEC and meets the basic requirements of appedix I of this
directive.
● The quality management system applied at ATMOS has been certifi ed according to international
standards EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485.
● Prior to start-up please peruse chapter 2.0 „For your safety", in order to be prepared for any
possible dangerous situations.
Warning:
– Do not use in non-medical applications;
– Do not use for emergency medical aid.
– Do not use in the presence of combustible or
explosive fl uids or gases.
– Do not use for drainage in the low vacuum range
(e.g. thorax drainage).
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a physician.
● The product ATMOS C 451 bears CE marking CE 0124
according to the EC Directive of the
council for medical products 93/42/EEC and meets the
basic requirements of appedix I of this
directive.
● The quality management system applied at ATMOS
has been certifi ed according to international
standards EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485.
● Prior to start-up please peruse chapter 2.0
„For your safety", in order to be prepared for any
possible dangerous situations.
1.3

Function

 The ATMOS C 451 is a line-power operated surgical suction
unit, centering around a silent diaphragm-type pump which
generates a vacuum inside a collection jar. Using a vacuum
regulator and the vacuum-gauge, the target vacuum and
thus the air-fl ow rate can be precisely adjusted.
 A system trolley is available for mobile use.
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