Service Life; Legal Notices - Fahl SILVERVENT Mode D'emploi

Never use tracheostomy tubes with impaired functionality or with damages such as sharp
edges or cracks, because this may lead to injuries of the mucus membranes in the trachea.
If damages are found, the tube must not be used under any circumstances.
The accessories supplied with the tracheostomy tube can be cleaned and disinfected in
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the same manner.
2. Disinfection Instructions
Disinfection should always be done if ordered by a doctor/physician due to specific health
concerns caused by disease, infection, or your specific situation.
Disinfecting is generally indicated to prevent cross-infection and in inpatient situations (e.g.
hospitals, nursing homes, and/or other health care facilities) to limit infections.
CAUTION!
Always clean according to the cleaning procedure described above before procee-
ding to disinfection (if applicable).
Disinfectants that release chlorine or that contain strong alkalis or phenol derivatives
must under no circumstances be used. This could badly damage or even destroy the
tracheostomy tube.
Allow the tube to cool down before inserting it again to avoid scalds and burns.
Disinfection steps
For disinfection, place the silver cannula in boiling water (100 degrees Celsius or 212 de-
grees Fahrenheit) for 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure that this completely covers the silver
cannula.
Dry the tube thoroughly with a clean and lint-free cloth after wet cleaning.
X. STORAGE/CARE
Currently not used and cleaned tubes should be stored in a clean plastic container, dry
environment away from dust, sunlight and heat.
After the inner cannula has been cleaned, disinfected if necessary and then dried, the
outer surface of the inner cannula should be lubri-cated by applying stoma oil, e.g.
using an OPTIFLUID stoma oil wipe.
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Only use stoma oil (OPTIFLUID Stoma Oil, 25 ml bottle REF 31525/ Stoma oil wipe
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REF 31550) or lubricant gel (FAHL OPTIFLUID Lubricant Gel 20 g tube REF 36100/ 3
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g sachet REF 36105) as lubricant.
XI. SERVICE LIFE
Tracheostomy tubes made of sterling silver are designed for long-term use. Send us your
tracheostomy tubes for checking and recondi-tioning on a regular basis, at least every 6
months. The service life depends on the intensity of use as well as on maintenance and
regular checking and reconditioning. However, the tracheostomy tubes should be replaced
at the latest 3 years after first use.
The service life of a tube is influenced by many factors. the composition of the secretions,
the quality of cleaning and other aspects, for example, are very important.
The maximum service life is not extended by using the tube intermittently (e.g. alternately
with other tubes at normal cleaning intervals).
Damaged tubes must be replaced immediately.
XII. LEGAL NOTICES
The manufacturer Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH will not accept any liability
for functional deficiencies, injuries, infections, and/or other complications or adverse events
caused by unauthorised product alterations or improper use, care, and/or handling.
In particular, Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH will not accept any liability for
damages caused by modifications to the tracheostomy tube, especially due to shortening of
the same or perforations, if these modifications or repairs were not carried out by the manu-
facturer himself. This applies both to damages to the tubes themselves caused thereby and
to any consequential damages caused thereby.
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