Care, periodic tests, regular cleaning and proper application are indispensable. They guarantee the operational safety and usability of the ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator and ATMOS C 161 Battery . Maintenance, repairs and periodic tests may only be carried out by persons who have the appropriate technical knowledge and who are familiar with the product.
These operating instructions are valid for the following devices: Name ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/DDS 313.0000.0 ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Medi-Vac 313.0002.0 ® ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Serres 313.0004.0 ® ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Receptal 313.0065.0 ® ATMOS C 261 Aspirator/DDS 313.0100.0 ATMOS C 261 Aspirator/Medi-Vac 313.0102.0...
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On device, type plate, and packaging Follow operating instructions (blue) Observe the operating instructions Warning; pay special attention This device complies with the relevant requirements of EU regulations. This device complies with the relevant requirements of EU regulations. GOST Certificate (Russia) This device complies with the relevant requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union.
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Professional disposal Use-by date Do not reuse Not sterile STERILE Sterile device STERILE Sterilised using ethylene oxide STERILE EO Autoclavable AUTOCLAVE PATIENT Connection of suction hose/patient Short-term operation Protection class II device Fuse On/off button Battery status control button Battery operation indicator Fragile, handle with care Keep dry...
ATMOS C 161 Aspirator • ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/DDS • ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Medi-Vac® • ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Serres® • ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Receptal® 1.5 l ATMOS C 261 Aspirator • ATMOS C 261 Aspirator/DDS • ATMOS C 261 Aspirator/Medi-Vac®...
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Application time: Temporary use on the patient (<60 min) Application site: • Home (homecare sector) • Outpatient and hospital care Criteria for patient • Patients who will benefit from suction of the upper/lower selection: respiratory tract • Patients who will benefit from suction during ENT treat- ments Indications: • In case of damage to respiratory and cough function with disturbance of tracheal, bronchial or oral secretion elimi- nation: - Suction during tracheotomy...
1.4 Function General description The ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator and ATMOS C 161 Battery are exceptionally handy bronchial suction devices. The devices are mobile, portable medical suction devices designed for temporary, preferably spontaneous suction of the upper and lower respiratory tract. The suction material (including secretion, blood, serum fluids, and food particles) are temporarily collected in a collecting container and then disposed of.
1.5 Intended users The ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator and ATMOS C 161 Battery may be operated by patients themselves, a patient’s relative, the mobile care service, a nurse, or trained medical personnel.
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1 x suction hose, PVC, CH 30, L = 1.30 m, non-sterile 313.0116.0 1 x ATMOS power cable, 3-core, safety plug, 2 m 008.0866.0 1 x operating instructions GA1DE.310105.0 313.0004.0 ATMOS C 161 Aspirator/Serres ® 1 x basic device 1 x support for Serres outer canister 1 l 313.0413.0 ® 1 x Serres outer canister 1 l 312.0465.0 ® 1 x Serres suction liner 1 l without gelling agent 312.0466.0...
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313.0003.0 1 x hydrophobic DDS bacterial and viral filter 340.0054.0 1 x suction hose, silicone, Ø 6 mm, L = 1.30 m 000.0013.0 1 x hose connector for hoses, Ø 6 mm 000.0836.0 1 x power cable, 2-pin, L = 1.5 m 008.0920.0 1 x recharging unit for ATMOS devices, with ATMOS marking 313.0089.0 1 x operating instructions GA1DE.310105.0 313.0402.0 ATMOS C 161 Battery/Medi-Vac ® 1 x basic device 1 x support for Medi-Vac outer canister 313.0010.0...
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312.0474.0 ® 1 x suction hose, silicone, Ø 6 mm, L = 0.2 m 006.0009.0 1 x suction hose, PVC, CH 30, L = 1.30 m, non-sterile 313.0116.0 1 x power cable, 2-pin, L = 1.5 m 008.0920.0 1 x recharging unit for ATMOS devices, with ATMOS marking 313.0089.0 1 x operating instructions GA1DE.310105.0 313.0403.0 ATMOS C 161 Battery/Serres ® 1 x basic device 1 x support for canister system Serres 313.0413.0...
If damage occurs during transport: 1. Document and report damages in transit. 2. Fill in form QD 434 “Customer complaint/return shipment”. 3. Send the device to ATMOS (chapter “6.2 Gerät einsenden” on page 42). Ambient conditions for transport and storage: •...
2.0 For your safety The safety of the ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator and ATMOS C 161 Battery complies with all generally accepted engineering practices and the provisions of the German Medical Devices Act. 2.1 General safety instructions Report all serious incidents that have occurred in connection with this product to the manufacturer and your national competent authority.
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Prior to each use, check for damage to the device and power cable/recharging unit incl. power cable. Do not operate the device if you notice any damage. In this case, please clean the device and send it in to ATMOS for repair. •...
• Never operate the product in potentially explosive areas or areas that are oxygenated. • Only use original accessories and original spare parts from ATMOS. WARNING Risk of suffocation or strangling for children and animals through accessory parts! Small parts may cause children or animals to suff ocate or be injured.
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The device may become damaged. • Ensure that no liquid enters the device. Once liquid has entered the device, it may no longer be used. In this case, please clean the device and send it in to ATMOS for repair. •...
Check the power cable for any damage. Damaged power cables must be replaced immediately. 3.1.2 Start-up • The ATMOS C 161 Aspirator and ATMOS C 261 Aspirator are delivered ready for operation. • Remove the device from the packaging. Check whether the voltage on the type plate corresponds to the mains power supply.
If the device is not acclimatised, it must not be used, as doing so could damage the diaphragms of the pump. • ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator DDS: Always have at least one hydrophobic DDS bacterial and viral filter to hand, as it is forbidden to operate the device without it! 3.2 Device overview: ATMOS C 161 Battery...
Check the power cable and recharging unit for any damage. In case of damage, replace immediately. Start-up • The ATMOS C 161 Battery is delivered ready for use. • Remove the device from the packaging. Check whether the voltage on the type plate corresponds to the mains power supply.
If the device is not acclimatised, it must not be used, as doing so could damage the diaphragms of the pump. • ATMOS C 161 Battery DDS: Always have at least one hydrophobic DDS bacterial and viral filter to hand, as it is forbidden to operate the device without it! 3.2.2 Battery charging The battery is charged using the device’s 12 V low-voltage connection. Observe the...
4.0 Operation Before following these instructions for use, please read the preceding chapter of your respective version of the ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator or ATMOS C 161 Battery! WARNING Ensure that the device is always functional and ready for use! The patient could suff ocate.
4.3 Suction hose Connect the suction hose ( ) to the suction catheter ( ) using the fi ngertip (not included in the scope of delivery) ( Suction hose Secondary air opening Fingertip Suction catheter 4.4 Adjusting the vacuum WARNING Excessive vacuum! Patient can be seriously injured. •...
CAUTION Risk of injury due to inappropriate material or untrained users! Risk of injuries in the oral cavity and pharynx of the patient. • Suction particularly carefully in the tracheal area. • The patient may suffer serious injury if too much vacuum is applied. Turn the vacuum adjuster to set the vacuum to the required level. The vacuum gauge shows the current vacuum level.
4.7.1 DDS secretion canister and DDS bacterial and viral fi lter • Place the DDS secretion canister on a firm surface and position the canister lid horizon- tally on the DDS secretion canister (the lid cannot be twisted!). • Press it tightly with both hands as far as it will go onto the canister.
4.7.3 Connecting the suction hose • Push the required DDS hose adapter with Ø 6 mm into the opening on the DDS canister lid, twisting slightly to ensure a tight fit. • Connect the suction hose to the DDS hose adaptor. • Twist slightly in the same manner when removing.
4.8.3 Connecting the hose Suction hose Connection for suction hose Vacuum hose The suction hose is used to suck up the secretion. 4.9 Operating the Serres ® 4.9.1 Support for the Serres secretion canister ® • Insert the thread of the support into the borehole on the bottom of the device.
4.9.3 Connecting the hose Suction hose Connection for suction hose Vacuum hose The suction hose is used to suck up the secretion. 4.10 Operating the Receptal ® 4.10.1 Support for the Receptal secretion canister ® • Insert the thread of the support from above into the borehole at the bottom side of the device.
4.10.3 Connecting the hose Suction hose Connection for suction hose Vacuum hose The suction hose is used to suck up the secretion. WARNING Never use sterile packed parts if their packaging has been damaged during transport or storage! Danger of infection for the patient! •...
4.11.1 Mounting the device support on the standard rail and mounting the device 1. Place the device support onto the standard rail from above at a diagonal angle, and use the mounting handle to fasten it in place on the rail. 2.
5.0 Cleaning/disinfection 5.1 Safety instructions for sterilisation 5.1.1 General safety instructions We recommend that you always document all maintenance work and part replace- ments in writing. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the required results of cleaning and disinfection are achieved.
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ATTENTION Damage to the device due to cleaning with fixatives! Stains cannot be removed permanently. • Do not use aldehydes before and during cleaning. • Do not expose the product to temperatures > 40 °C/104 °F before or during clean- ing. ATTENTION Unsuitable accessories! Risk of damage to the product. • Only use lint-free, soft cloths. •...
• Cleaning in an automatic cleaner and disinfecter is also possible (hose connector, secretion canister and canister lid). Thermal disinfection is carried out at 93 °C. 5.1.4 DDS bacterial and viral fi lter • Replace the DDS bacterial and viral filter after a patient change. Replace the DDS bacterial and viral filter after 14 days, even if there is no patient change. • Replace the DDS bacterial and viral filter with a new DDS bacterial and viral filter if it is discoloured, contaminated or oversucked. •...
5.1.8 Canister lid Prior to using the device on a new patient, the canister lid must always be disinfected using an instrument disinfectant as recommended on Page 38. Prior to disinfection, please ensure that the DDS bacterial and viral fi lter has been removed and the canister lid dismantled into its individual parts (lid, fl oat ball and hose connector). & In order to achieve a better cleaning eff ect, rinse the individual parts under clear water for at least 10 seconds.
How can I see whether my suction device is oversuctioned? Reduced suction capacity is usually a sign of potential oversuction. The ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator or ATMOS C 161 Battery also has a condensate collector at the bottom of the device.
5.3 Cleaning instructions For continued use on the same patient Surface Exchange the DDS bacterial and viral filter Rinse the suction hose Disinfect the suction hose Exchange the suction hose Exchange the fingertip Empty the secretion canister Rinse the secretion canister Disinfect the secretion canister Rinse the canister lid components Disinfect the canister lid components...
5.5 Recommended surface disinfectants Disinfectant Ingredients (in 100 g) Manufacturer ATMOS Green & Clean SK Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium < 1 g Metasys, Rum (Austria) (Application concentrate) chloride Dialkyldimehtylammoniumchlo- < 1 g ride < 1 g Alkyldimethylethylbenzylammoni- umchloride Dismozon plus Magnesium peroxyphthalate 95.8 g Bode Chemie, Hamburg...
ATMOS recommends an inspection every 24 months. • For repair works, the device can be sent either directly to ATMOS, or via the retailer you purchased it from. Before sending in the device, all the secretion canisters and hose parts must be cleaned and subsequently disinfected.
How can I see whether my suction device is oversuctioned? Reduced suction capacity is usually a sign of potential oversuction. The ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator or ATMOS C 161 Battery also has a condensate collector at the bottom of the device.
& This form is enclosed with each delivery and can be found at www.atmosmed.de. 5. The product must be well padded and packed in suitable packaging. 6. Place the QD 434 “Delivery complaint/return shipment” form and the decontami- nation certificate in an envelope. 7. Affix the envelope to the outside of the package. 8. Send the product to ATMOS or your dealer. Maintenance and service...
7.0 Troubleshooting The ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator or ATMOS C 161 Battery has been subjected to thorough quality inspection at the factory. If there is, nevertheless, some malfunction, you possibly might solve this problem yourself if you observe the following instructions.
8.0 Accessories and consumables 8.1 Accessories for the ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator and ATMOS C 161 Battery Name Grad. secretion canister 1 l DDS, blue 313.0015.0 Canister lid, DDS, blue, with bacterial and viral filter 313.0006.0 Hose connector for hoses Ø 6 mm 000.0836.0 Carry bag, black 313.0011.0 Car connecting cable, 12 V~ 313.0436.0 Device support for standard rails 313.0012.0...
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, CH 14, 100 pcs. 000.0295.0 ® Suction catheter Unomedical , CH 16, 100 pcs. 000.0296.0 ® Power cable 3-wire safety plug, 2 m 008.0866.0 2-pin power cable, L = 1.5 m 008.0920.0 Recharging unit for ATMOS devices with marking 313.0089.0 Recharging unit for ATMOS devices 011.1334.0 Accessories and consumables...
9.0 Technical data 9.1 ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS C 261 Aspirator Voltage 230 V~ ± 10%; 50/60 Hz Current consumption ATMOS C 161 Aspirator: max. 0.85 A ATMOS C 261 Aspirator: max. 0.46 A Power consumption ATMOS C 161 Aspirator: max. 170 VA ATMOS C 261 Aspirator: max. 105 VA Heat output Approx. 100 J/s Fuses T 1.25 A/H Suction capacity ATMOS C 161 Aspirator: 16 ± 2 l/min ATMOS C 261 Aspirator: 26 ± 2 l/min Max. vacuum at MSL -80 kPa (-800 mbar; -600 mmHg)*, or 80% of daily air pressure...
Reference number (REF) 313.0000.0 313.0002.0 313.0004.0 313.0065.0 313.0100.0 313.0102.0 313.0103.0 313.0165.0 * Data may differ depending on elevation above sea level, prevalent air pressure and air temperature. 9.2 ATMOS C 161 Battery Voltage 100–240 VAC (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz Current consumption max. 1.5 A Power consumption max. 45 VA Power supply unit Manufacturer: GlobTek Inc. Model: GTM91099-6015-3.0-T2 Other power sources (recharging unit or 12 V DC ± 10%...
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Max. vacuum at MSL -76 kPa (-760 mbar; -570 mmHg)*, or 80% of daily air pressure Vacuum adjustment Infinitely variable vacuum regulator (mechanical regulation valve) Vacuum display Vacuum gauge (precision class: 2.5) -1... 0 bar (± 2.5% of the final value) (mmHg, bar, kPA) Pump Swing piston pump Available collection canister Reusable secretion canister: 1 l DDS secretion canister Interfaces for the use of disposable systems: Sound pressure level...
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Reference number (REF) 313.0400.0 313.0402.0 313.0403.0 313.0465.0 * Data may differ depending on elevation above sea level, prevalent air pressure and air temperature. Hydrophobic DDS bacterial and viral filter Degree of separation against bacteria 99.999778%* Degree of separation against viruses 99.73%* Total degree of separation >99.95%* Filter class H13 (High-Efficiency Particulate Air/ Arrestance)* *External test report (test laboratory) Technical data...
10.1 Expected service life When the operated according to the operating instructions, the device (ATMOS C 161 Aspirator, ATMOS 261 Aspirator or ATMOS C 161 Battery) has an expected service life of 5 years. This expectancy is based on the assumption that the device is cleaned thoroughly and regularly and operated in line with the operating instructions.
The product has the following electrical components: Type Max. cable length Power cable, 3-core, safety plug 008.0866.0 2-pin power cable 008.0920.0 1.5 m Recharging unit for ATMOS devices with marking 313.0089.0 1.8 m Recharging unit for ATMOS devices 011.1334.0 1.8 m Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – warnings WARNING...
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