2 Product description
2.4 Glossary
A
Aspirate
Aspirate is the generic term for secretions, bod-
ily fluids and flushing liquids that are typically
accumulated during aspiration of the upper
airways. These can be aspirated easily using the
device described here.
C
Contamination
Contamination means that bacteria and viruses
from the aspirate have come into contact with
the device.
EN
D
Degree of
The degree of protection indicates the protec-
protection
tion of applied parts against electric shock. Type
8
BF applied parts have to be installed with an
isolated ground and are not suitable for direct
application to the heart.
I
incl..
Abbreviation for "including"
IP22
Abbreviation for "International Protection /
Protection Class"
The Protection Class specifies the degree of
protection of the device against contact and
ingress of liquids.
The ASSKEA proVisio
is protected against finger access and falling
water drops at an inclination of up to 15°.
M28 secretion aspirator
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M ME system
Abbreviation for "medical electrical system"
MRI
Abbreviation for "magnetic resonance imaging"
This technique generates sectional images of
the human body with the aid of a very strong
magnetic field for the purpose of analyzing the
organs.
O Overflow
Overflow means that aspirate is suctioned
into the interior of the device.
P
Processing
The processing procedure is required for each
new patient. The term processing means that all
parts that have (potentially) come into contact
with the aspirate must be cleaned, disinfected
and replaced if necessary.
Reconditioning may be performed only by ASS-
KEA GmbH or by a service partner authorized by
ASSKEA GmbH.