Operation; Set-Up And Startup; Connecting The Secretion Aspirator Allegra M30 - Lowenstein Medical Allegra M30 Mode D'emploi

3 Operation

Hazard of persons due to improper handling
• Please read through sections 3.1 and 3.2 carefully!
• Only perform aspiration in the respiratory tract after instruction by
specialized personnel!
• Only use suitable sterile disposable catheters for aspiration! Commer-
cially available sterile disposable catheters from CH10 to CH16 that
are intended for the use in the tracheal area can be connected.
• If aspiration procedures are carried out too often, slight bleeding may
occur.
• When using the device for the treatment of children, the vacuum
setting "Low" must be used.
Malfunction due to aspirated secretion
• Change the reusable secretion canister when it is half-full to curtail
frothing. If the reusable secretion canister is full, the mechanical over-
flow protection is triggered. This disrupts the aspiration process.
• Switch off the device when emptying the reusable secretion canister.
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• Ensure that the disposable liner "OneWay" is replaced on regular
basis. If the disposable liner "OneWay" is full, the internal filter blocks.
17 This disrupts the aspiration process.
• Switch of the device when emptying the disposable liner "OneWay".
• If secretion has been aspirated into the device, it must be properly pro-
cessed by Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG or by a service partner
authorized by Löwenstein Medical GmbH & Co. KG!
Damage of the device due to insufficient acclimatization
• After the device has been exposed to temperatures between -25°C
and +70°C during transport/storage according to the technical data
(see section 7), it must firstly acclimatize for ca. 2 h at room tempera-
ture (ca. 20°C) before the intended use is possible.

3.1 Set-up and startup

The following section describes the operating elements, connections and the startup
of the secretion aspirator Allegra M30:

3.1.1 Connecting the secretion aspirator Allegra M30

Known or identifiable conditions for medical care within a
domestic environment
• Children and pets should be kept away from the device to ensure that
it cannot be knocked over or dropped.
• Prior to connecting the power supply unit, ensure that the voltage of
the device corresponds to the domestic power supply.
• Do not use the device in damp rooms where humidity is >90 % (no
condensation), in the bath or when showering (risk of electric shock).
Avoid wet conditions on power supply unit, control panel and socket
for the power supply unit. Never submerge the device in water or other
liquids (also not while it is switched off).
Check the power supply unit incl. mains cable for potential damages before
each use and replace it if there is any damage.