Tracoe Comfort Instructions D'utilisation page 4

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Instructions for Use for
TRACOE comfort
®
Tracheostomy Tubes
These instructions for use contain information and instructions for
physicians, nursing staff, patients and relatives who act as carers.
They apply exclusively to the TRACOE comfort tracheostomy tubes.
Please read the notes before using the product for the first time and
retain the instructions for use for future reference.
Product for single-patient use: The TRACOE comfort tracheostomy
tubes are medical products, which are destined for use with only a sin-
gle patient. Multiple uses for one and the same patient are permitted.
1. General Description
The flexible transparent TRACOE comfort tracheostomy tubes are
available in different diameters, lengths, designs and sets, including
tubes for long-term use, for tracheostomised and laryngectomised
patients. The tubes are DEHP-free and latex-free.
The shape and length of the inner cannula and outer cannula are
individually adapted to each other. Therefore, you must make sure
that the inner cannula is used with the outer cannula that belongs to
the same set.
The size reference corresponds to the internal diameter of the outer
cannula at its narrowest point (i.e. lower end) in mm. If inner cannulas
are used, the internal diameter is reduced by approx. 1 to 1.5 mm.
For further details such as exact dimensions please see the current
TRACOE product catalogue at www.tracoe.com.
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For safety reasons, we recommend that you always have two
TRACOE comfort tracheostomy tubes available as a replacement.
Also for safety reasons, one of these tubes should have a diameter
that is 1 to 2 sizes smaller than the tube that is currently being used.
The smaller tube should be used in the event of problems during the
reinsertion of the tube with the originally selected size.
The replacement tubes should be stored in a dry clean condition in
a ventilated container. The tubes must be protected from sunlight.
Product Variants
Product variants can be manufactured according to your requested
size in order to ensure the best possible functionality and comfort
for the patient even for complicated anatomical and physiological
conditions. For the respective order forms please visit our website
www.tracoe.com.
Please Note:
Alterations to the TRACOE comfort tracheostomy tubes may only
be carried out by employees or agents of TRACOE medical GmbH.
Any alterations that have been made by third parties will result in the
warranty and liability obligations becoming void with immediate effect.
This applies to damage that has been caused to the products as well
as any consequential damage resulting thereof.
2. Design of the TRACOE comfort Tube
The flat neck flange with eyes for fixing the neck strap is followed by
the cannula tube, which carries the airflow and is tapered towards the
tube end. This way, the insertion of the tube into the tracheostoma is
made easier and the tube end does not permanently touch the wall
of the trachea.
If inner cannulas with a perfect fit are part of the product, they are
inserted into the outer cannula. Safety aspect: This design has the
advantage that an inner cannula, which has become blocked by
secretion or crust formation, can be removed from the outer cannula
while the patient's airway remains secured through the outer cannula,
which is still in place.
All TRACOE comfort tubes are delivered with a neck strap for fixing
the tube and ensuring its safe position. This is a disposable product,
which must not be reused.
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