Atos Medical PROVOX FreeHands HME Anwendungshinweise Seite 6

Contents index
General Information .................. 4-8
Clinicians .................................... 9-11
Patients ....................................... 12-15
General.Instructions
These Instructions for Use contain information for the
clinician and the user. Read this information carefully
each time a Provox
There may be new information. This information is
not intended to take the place of discussions between
clinician and user. Make sure any questions you may
have about the use of the Provox
are answered.
Before.Use
Before the device can be used for the first time, the
proper function of the cough-relief valve must be
checked and adjusted if necessary, and the right speech
valve membrane chosen by a clinician trained in voice
and pulmonary rehabilitation. Readjustment to indi-
vidual conditions may be needed from time to time. A
check-up after some weeks of use is recommendable.
Prior to each use, inspect the product to ensure
it is undamaged and that all parts and accessories are
complete and in proper condition. Do not use the prod-
uct if any components show signs of cracking or other
structural damage.
Product.description
The product consists of two functional units that work
together:
• a Provox
®
housing, containing two independent valves: an internal,
exchangeable valve membrane (speaking valve) and a
hinged valve on the top (cough-relief valve)
• a disposable Provox
has to be connected to the lower part of the valve hous-
ing before it is ready to use.

G E N E R AL
Provox .FreeHands.HME
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-.Instructions.for.Use
FreeHands HME
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FreeHands speech valve unit in a reusable
FreeHands HME
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is provided.
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Cassette, which
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