Disposal; Troubleshooting - Sanitas SIH 21 Mode D'emploi

9. Disposal

In the interest of environmental protection, do not dis-
pose of the device in household waste.
Please dispose of the device in accordance wi-
th EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
If you have any queries, please contact the ap-
prpriate local authorities.

10. Troubleshooting

Problem/Question
The atomiser produces
little or no aerosol.
Output is too low.
Which medicines are suitable
for inhalation?
Some inhalation solution
remains in the atomiser.
What special steps should
be taken for babies and
children?
Inhalation with the mask
takes longer.
Why do I need to replace the
atomiser at regular intervals?
Does each person need their
own atomiser?
Possible Cause/Remedy
1. Too much or too little medicine in the atomiser.
Minimum: 2 ml, Maximum: 8 ml.
2. Check that the nozzles are not blocked If necessary, clean the nozzle (e.g.
by rinsing). Use the atomiser again.
CAUTION: Only poke implements through the fine holes from the underside
of the nozzle.
3. The atomiser is not held in an upright position.
4. The medicine solution is unsuitable for nebulising (e.g. too thick). The
medicine solution should be specified by the doctor.
Hose kinked, filter blocked, too much inhalation solution.
Consult your doctor.
Essentially all medicines that are suitable and approved for device-based
inhalation can be inhaled.
This is normal and occurs for technical reasons. Stop inhalation if you hear a
notable difference in the noise of the atomiser.
1. In babies, the mask should cover the mouth and nose to guarantee effec-
tive inhalation.
2. In children, the mask should also cover the mouth and nose. Nebulisation
next to a sleeping person is not suitable because insufficient medicine
reaches the lungs.
Note: Children should only use the device with help and under supervision
of an adult. Never leave a child alone with the nebuliser.
This is for technical reasons. Less medicine is inhaled per breath through
the mask holes than using the mouthpiece. The aerosol is mixed with ambi-
ent air through the holes in the mask.
There are two reasons for this:
1. To guarantee a therapeutically effective particle spectrum, the nozzle
holes should not exceed a certain diameter. Due to the thermal and
mechanical stresses, the plastic is subjected to a certain amount of wear.
The nozzle attachment [10] is particularly susceptible to this wear. This
can also cause changes to the droplet composition of the aerosol, which
has a direct effect on the effectiveness of the treatment.
2. You are also recommended to replace the atomiser on a regular basis for
hygiene reasons.
This is absolutely necessary for hygiene reasons.
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