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1.3 Symbol convention
A Aspirate
Aspirate is the generic term for secretions, bodily fluids
and flushing liquids that are typically accumulated during
aspiration of the upper airways. These can be aspirated
easily using the device described here.
C Contamination
Contamination means that bacteria and viruses from the
aspirate have come into contact with the device.
D Degree of
The degree of protection indicates the protection of
protection
applied parts against electric shock. Applied parts of type
BF have to be installed isolated from earth and are not
suitable for direct application to the heart.
I
incl.
Abbreviation for "including"
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IP22
Abbreviation for `International Protection / Protection
Class`
The Protection Class specifies the degree of protection of
the device against contact and ingress of liquids.
The secretion aspirator Allegra M30 is protected
against finger access and falling water drops at an inclina-
tion of up to 15°.
M ME-system
Abbreviation for `medical electrical system`
MRI
Abbreviation for "magnetic resonance imaging"
This technique generates sectional images of the human
body with the aid of a very strong magnetic field for the
purpose of analyzing the organs.
O Overflow
Overflow means that aspirate is sucked into the interior
of the device.
P
Processing
The processing procedure is required for each new pati-
ent. The term processing means that all parts that have
or may have come into contact with the aspirate must be
cleaned, disinfected and replaced if necessary.
Reconditioning may only be performed by
Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG or by a
service partner authorized by
Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG.
R
resp.
Abbreviation for "respectively"