1 User information
1.4 Glossary
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"
IP22
International Protection/Protection Class
The Protection Class specifies the degree of protec-
EN
tion of the device against contact and ingress of liquids.
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The secretion aspirator Allegra M30 is pro-
tected against finger access and falling water drops at
an inclination of up to 15°.
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M ME
O Overflow
P
R resp.
Medical electrical
MRI
Abbreviation for "magnetic resonance imaging"
This technique generates sectional images of the hu-
man body with the aid of a very strong magnetic field
for the purpose of analyzing the organs.
Overflow means that aspirate is sucked into the
interior of the device.
Processing
The processing procedure is required for each new
patient. 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.
Abbreviation for "respectively"