Product Description - Fahl DURATWIX JUNIOR Gebrauchsanweisung

VI. PRECAUTIONS
The correct tracheostomy tube size should be selected by the treating physician or by
trained medical professionals.
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When using Fahl tracheostomy tubes, the products may become infected for instance with
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yeast (Candida), bacteria or the like, which may lead to the material becoming cloudy and
its service life being shortened. Should this occur, the tube must be replaced immediately.
We highly recommend always keeping at least two replacement tubes on hand to ensure
continuous supply.
Do not perform any type of adjustment, repair or alteration on a tracheostomy tube or com-
patible accessories. If a product is damaged, it must be discarded immediately.
VII. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
DURATWIX JUNIOR Tracheostomy tubes are single-patient products and are intended
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for single use.
The tracheostomy tubes are made of thermosensitive medical synthetics that develop their
optimal product properties at body temperature.
We supply the Fahl tracheostomy tubes in various sizes and lengths.
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Due to the anatomical situation in children, the DURATWIX JUNIOR tracheostomy tube
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is equipped with an extension to the universal connector in order to improve conditions for
connection.
Fahl tracheostomy tubes are only to be used by the same patient and not by another pa-
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tient.
The package contains 1 tube, supplied sterile by ethylene oxide sterilization (EO).
The tube tip is rounded to prevent irritation of the mucus membranes in the trachea.
There are two lateral fastening eyelets on the neck flange for attaching a tube holder.
MRT (MAGNETIC RESONANCE TOMOGRAPHY) INFORMATION
CAUTION!
Since the tracheostomy tubes with cuff have a small metal spring in the non-return
valve of the pilot balloon with inflation tube, the tracheostomy tube with cuff must not
be used while an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) examination is being performed.
MRT is a diagnostic imaging technique in which inner organs, tissues and joints are depicted
with the help of magnetic fields and radio waves. Metallic objects can be drawn into the
magnetic field and can induce changes by their acceleration. Although the metal spring is
extremely small and lightweight, interactions that could give rise to health impairments or to
malfunction or damage of the technical equipment used or of the tracheostomy tube itself
nevertheless cannot be ruled out in this context. If wearing a tracheostomy tube is indicated
for keeping the tracheostoma open, we recommend use of a metal-free tracheostomy tube
instead of the tracheostomy tube with cuff while an MRT is being performed.
CAUTION!
Do not use a tracheostomy tube with cuff while a nuclear magnetic imaging/MRI exa-
mination is being performed!
1. Neck flange
A particular feature of the Fahl tracheostomy tube is the specially shaped neck flange,
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which is designed to fit the anatomy of the neck.
All Fahl tracheostomy tubes with fastening eyelets include a disposable tube holder. The
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tube holder secures the tracheostomy tube to the neck.
The size specifications are printed on the neck flange.
The insertion aid (obturator) included in delivery facilitates insertion of the tracheostomy
tube.
Please follow the instructions provided with the tube holder carefully when attaching and
removing it from your tracheostomy tube.
Ensure that the Fahl tracheostomy tube is placed in the tracheostoma without tension and
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the position is not changed when fastening the tube holder.
2. Connectors and adapters
Connectors and adapters are used to connect compatible tube accessories.
The options available to a patient depend on the clinical condition, such as status post
laryngectomy or tracheostomy.
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