Safety Information
Federal Law (only for U.S. market)
Exclusion of liability
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Authorized service technician
Care and maintenance
Contamination
Disposal
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Safety Information
CAUTION: Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physi-
cian.
The manufacturer is not liable for direct or consequential damages, and the war-
ranty becomes null and void if:
• the device and/or the accessories are improperly used, prepared, or main-
tained;
• the instructions and rules in the instructions for use are not adhered to;
• unauthorized persons perform repairs, adjustments, or alterations on the de-
vice or accessories;
• unauthorized persons open the device;
• the prescribed inspection and maintenance schedule is not adhered to.
The handing over of technical documents does not constitute authorization to
make repairs or alterations to the device or accessories.
WARNING: Modifying the device Flow 50 is not permitted.
Only an authorized service technician may perform repairs, adjustments, or al-
terations on the device or accessories and use the service menu. Any violation will
void the manufacturer's warranty. Authorized service technicians are only
trained and certified by the manufacturer.
The service and maintenance of the device and its accessories has to be carried
out as per instructions to ensure the safe operation of the device. For the protec-
tion of the patient and the operating team, check that the device is complete and
functional before each use.
Maintenance of the device may not be performed during the operation.
Before shipping, decontaminate device and accessories in order to protect the
service personnel. Follow the instructions listed in this manual. If this is not pos-
sible,
• the product must be clearly marked with a contamination warning and
• is to be double-sealed in safety foil.
The manufacturer has the right to reject contaminated products for repair.
The product must be prepared by the operator for disposal. When disposing or re-
cycling the product or its components, make sure to comply with national rules
and regulations at all times! A product labeled with this symbol must be disposed
separately according to local rules about the waste collection of electrical and
electronic devices. The disposal is carried out free by the manufacturer if within
the European Union. Please contact your local B. Braun/Aesculap representative
or distributor for additional information about the disposal of your product; see
chapter 9 Care and Maintenance.