2.4 Glossary
A
Aspirate
Aspirate is the generic term for secretions, bodily 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.
D
Degree of
The degree of protection indicates the protection of applied parts against
protection
electric shock. Type 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
access and falling water drops at an inclination of up to 15°.
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 the 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 ASSKEA GmbH or by a service
partner authorized by ASSKEA GmbH.
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M28 secretion aspirator is protected against finger