HEINE FlexTip
Please read and follow these instructions for use and keep them for future reference.
General conditions of Warranty
We guarantee these laryngoscope blades for 5 years up to 4000 autoclave cycles of 134°C / 5 min. from date
of purchase. We guarantee the proper function of the unit provided it is used as intended by the manufacturer
and according to the instructions for use. Any faults or defects which occur during the guarantee period will be
repaired free of charge provided they are caused by faults in material, design or workmanship. In the case of a
complaint of a defect in the product during the guarantee period, the buyer must prove that any such defect was
present at the time the product was delivered. The usual legal guarantee and warranty do not apply to incorrect
use, the use of non-original HEINE parts or accessories. (Especially bulbs, as these are designed with emphasis
on the following criteria: Color temperature, life expectancy, safety, optical quality and performance.) Also exclu-
ded are repairs or modifications made by persons not authorised by HEINE or cases where the customer does
not follow the instructions supplied with the product. Any modification of a HEINE product with parts or additional
parts which do not conform to the original HEINE specification will invalidate the warranty for the correct function
of the product and further invalidate any warranty claims which result from such a change or modification. Further
claims, in particular claims for damage not directly related to the HEINE product, are excluded.
For repairs, please contact your supplier, who will return the goods to us or our authorized agent.
for U.S. only:
federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a Physician or Practitioner!
Warnings and Safety Information
cAUtION! Indicates potential hazardous situations. Ignoring the corresponding instructions may lead to
dangerous situations of mild to moderate extent. (Background color yellow; foreground color black).
NOtE! Indicates valuable advice in terms of installation, operation, maintenance or repair. Notes are
important, but not related to hazardous situations.
Intended Use
The HEINE FlexTip
+ Laryngoscope is used exclusively for endo-tracheal intubation. Only persons with training
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in endo-tracheal intubation are authorised to use it.
OPERAtE
the movable blade tip can cause injury to the patient if it is not used according to these instructions and
with a normal degree of caution.
- Before use, ensure that the instrument is free from damage with e.g. no sharp edges etc.
- Attach the blade to the handle in the usual way and hinge upwards into the working position.
- Check that the light is bright enough (batteries!).
- During intubation hold the laryngoscope by the handle, do not operate the lever.
- When the tip of the blade locates in the vallecula, operate the lever carefully and no further than necessary
with the thumb to lift the epiglottis.
- Release the lever before extracting the blade.
HyGIENIc clEANING / PROcESSING
cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
The following instructions must be incorporated into the hospital or practice procedures. National guidelines and
regulations (e.g. regarding CJK/vCJK) and the relevant standards and laws must be put into practise.
These procedures must be carried out by suitably-qualified personnel.
Procedure after use
Remove all traces of contamination immediately after use to avoid incrustation.
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