Disposal - Atmos i View COLPO Operating Instructions Manual

10.0 Disposal

• The ATMOS i View COLPO does not contain any hazardous materials.
• The housing material is fully recyclable.
• Pay attention to careful separation of the different materials.
• Please observe national disposal regulations (e.g., waste incineration).
Disposal within the EU
The colposcope described above is a high-quality medical device with a long service life. After its life cycle,
it must be disposed of professionally. According to EU directives (WEEE and RoHS), the colposcope may
not be disposed of in domestic waste. Please observe existing national laws and rules for disposal of old devices in the respective
country.
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 these devices could be contaminated. 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 on your old device to your specialized dealer or send it directly to ATMOS MedizinTechnik for profession-
al disposal.
Before disposal or before transport, the colposcope surface must be disinfected.
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