Service Life; Legal Notices - Fahl LARYNGOTEC Mode D'emploi

X. STORAGE
Currently not used and cleaned tubes should be stored in a clean plastic container, dry environment away
from dust, sunlight and heat.
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Still sterile packed replacement tubes should be stored in a dry environment away from dust, sunlight
and heat.
We highly recommend keeping at least two replacement tubes on hand to ensure continuous supply.
XI. SERVICE LIFE
These tracheostomy tubes are sterile products for single-patient use.
When used and looked after correctly, in particular observing the instructions for use, cleaning,
disinfection and maintenance provided in the instructions for use, these tracheostomy tubes have an
expected service life of three to six months.
The maximum period of use should not exceed 6 months.
The service life of a tube is influenced by many factors. The composition of the secretions, the quality of
cleaning 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.
XII. 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 XI, and/or if the
tracheostomy tube is used, maintained (cleaned, disinfected) 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.
LARYNGOTEC is a trademark and brand of Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH, Cologne
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registered in Germany and the EU member states.
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