Disposal; Disposing Of The Medical Device; Disposing Of Non-Rechargeable Batteries; Disposal Of Accessories - Dräger Polaris 600 Instructions For Use Manual

Disposal

Disposing of the medical device

WARNING
Risk of infection
The device and its components must be
disinfected and cleaned before disposal!
This product must be disposed of in accordance
with national regulations.

Disposing of non-rechargeable batteries

WARNING
Risk of personal injury
Batteries must not be disassembled, opened
or crushed, otherwise there is a risk of
chemical burns.
Batteries must not be exposed to heat or fire,
otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
 Do not recharge the batteries.

Disposal of accessories

Dispose of the following articles in accordance with
the hospital's hygiene regulations:
– Sterilizable handle E
Instructions for use Polaris 600
For countries subject to the EU
Directive 2002/96/EC
This device is subject to EU Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE). In order to comply with its registration
according to this directive, this device may not be
disposed of at municipal collection points for waste
electrical and electronic equipment. Dräger has
authorized a company to collect and dispose of
this device. To initiate collection or for further
information, visit Dräger on the Internet at
www.draeger.com. Use the search function with
the keyword "WEEE" to find the relevant
information. If access to the Dräger website is not
possible, contact the local Dräger organization.
The medical device battery contains pollutant
substances.
The following applies for the Federal Republic of
Germany: According to the German Battery Act,
the end user is obliged to return batteries
containing hazardous substances to the seller or to
a collection point operated by the public waste
management authority. The battery contained in
the device therefore must be removed by specialist
personnel before disposing of the device. In
countries other than Germany, the respective
national regulations must be complied with.
– Sterilizable handle
– Dräger disposable handle
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