VII. INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Carefully examine the sterile packaging to ensure that it has not been tampered with or
damaged. Do not use the product if the packaging has been damaged.
EN
2.
Check the use-by or expiry date. Do not use the product after this date.
3.
Fit the HME with the central 15 mm opening onto the 15 mm standard connector of the
tracheostomy tube by exerting light pressure ➊.
4.
Check the respiratory resistance.
5.
Remove the HUMIDUAL
is contaminated with secretions for instance.
To do this, hold the tracheostomy tube with two fingers and remove the HME by tilting it slightly
downward. ➌
VIII. SERVICE LIFE
The maximum period of use / wearing period is 24 hours.
The HUMIDUAL
respiratory resistance is in danger of increasing due to accumulation of secretions.
IX. TECHNICAL DATA (DIN EN ISO 9360-2)
Tidal volume (VT):
Internal Volume:
Moisture lost:
Decrease of pressure:
Weight:
Length:
X. LEGAL NOTICES
The manufacturer Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH will not accept any liability for
damages (especially not for functional deficiencies, injuries, infections, and/or other complications
or adverse events) caused by unauthorised product alterations, by repairs not performed by the
manufacturer or by improper handling, care (cleaning/disinfection) and/or storage of the products
in violation of the provisions of these instructions for use.
This applies – to the extent permitted by law – both to damages to the products themselves caused
thereby and to any consequential damages caused thereby.Product specifications described
herein are subject to change without notice.
Should a serious adverse event occur in connection with this product of Andreas Fahl
Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH, this is to be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient are domiciled.
HUMIDUAL
is a trademark and brand of Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH, Cologne
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registered in Germany and the EU member states.
HME after a wearing time of not more than 24 hours ➋, or if the HME
®
HME must be changed even several times a day if required, for instance if the
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min. 250 ml
16 cm
3
9,7 md/dl
Inspiration:
Expiration:
4,5 g
33 mm
0,5 l/s: 0,30 cmH
O (~hPa)
2
1,0 l/s: 0,69 cmH
O (~hPa)
2
1,5 l/s: 1,12 cmH
O (~hPa)
2
0,5 l/s: 0,34 cmH
O (~hPa)
2
1,0 l/s: 0,78 cmH
O (~hPa)
2
1,5 l/s: 1,28 cmH
O (~hPa)
2
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