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The tracheostomy tubes should be removed with the head slightly tilted back. Grip the tube at the side
by the neck flange or the housing (see picture 7).
Carefully remove the tracheostomy tubes.
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IX. STORAGE/CARE
Still sterile packed replacement tubes should be stored in a dry environment away from dust, sunlight
and heat.
Only use stoma oil (OPTIFLUID Stoma Oil, 25 ml bottle REF 31525/ Stoma oil wipe REF 31550)
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or lubricant gel (FAHL OPTIFLUID Lubricant Gel 20 g tube REF 36100/ 3 g sachet REF 36105)
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as lubricant.
We highly recommend keeping at least two replacement tubes on hand to ensure continuous supply.
X. SERVICE LIFE
These tracheostomy tubes are sterile products for single-patient use.
The maximum period of use should not exceed 29 days.
The service life of a tube is influenced by many factors. The composition of the secretions and other
aspects, for example, are very important.
Damaged tubes must be replaced immediately.
CAUTION!
Modifications to the tracheostomy tube of any kind, in particular perforations as well as repairs
to the tube, may only be carried out by the manufacturer himself or by companies expressly
authorised for this in writing by the manufacturer! Inexpertly performed work on tracheostomy
tubes can lead to serious injuries.
XI. 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 manufacturer himself. This
applies both to damages to the tubes themselves caused thereby and to any consequential damages
caused thereby.
If the tracheostomy tube is used beyond the period of use specified under Section X, and/or if the
tracheostomy tube is used, maintained or stored in non-compliance with the instructions and
specifications laid down in these instructions for use, Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vetrieb GmbH will,
as far as legally permissible, be free of any liability, including liability for defects.
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.
Sale and delivery of all Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH products is carried out exclusively
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business which can be obtained directly from
Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH.
Product specifications described herein are subject to change without notice.
TRACHEOSILC /TRACHEOTEC is a trademark and brand of Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb
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GmbH, Cologne registered in Germany and the EU member states.
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