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IV. COMPLICATIONS
The following complications could emerge when using this device:
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Contamination of the stoma may make it necessary to remove the tube. Contaminations can
furthermore cause infections that necessitate the use of antibiotics.
Unintentional Inhalation of a tube that was not sized correctly may need to be removed by
a doctor/physician.
If mucus blocks the tube it should be removed and cleaned.
V. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use if the patient is allergic to the material.
Do not use with ventilated patients.
CAUTION!
Tracheostomy tubes with speaking valves must not be used on any account
by laryngectomised patients, as this could lead to serious complications, even
suffocation!
VI. PRECAUTIONS
The correct tracheostomy tube size should be selected by the treating physician or by
trained medical professionals.
When using Fahl
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.
Use only auxiliary equipment with a 22 mm connection with Fahl
prevent accidental loss of accessories or damage to the tube.
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
compatible accessories. If a product is damaged, it must be discarded immediately.
CAUTION!
United States Federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use by or on
order of a physician or a licensed practitioner (in the US only).
VII. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PHONTRACH
We supply the Fahl
Fahl tracheostomy tubes are reusable medical products intended for single-patient use.
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Fahl tracheostomy tubes are only to be used by the same patient and not by another
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patient.
When used and looked after correctly, in particular observing the instructions for use,
cleaning, disinfection and maintenance provided in the instructions for use, the tracheostomy
tubes have an expected service life of three to six months.
Fahl silicone tube
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Please see the size table in the appendix.
A particular feature of the Fahl
The tube tip is rounded to prevent irritation of the mucus membranes in the trachea.
The standard version of the silicone tube is recommended if a normal tracheostomy tube
is no longer required, but a laryngectomy tube is required to stabilize the tracheostoma.
The KOMBI versions of the Fahl
flange. It has an opening with a diameter of 22 mm and is thereby compatible with standard
filter and valve systems with a 22 mm connector. This allows the attachment of special filters
for filtering, humidifying and heating the air.
There are two lateral fastening eyelets on the neck flange for attaching a tube holder.
tracheostomy tubes, the products may become infected for instance with
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tracheostomy tubes are products made of medically pure silicone.
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tracheostomy tubes in various sizes and lengths.
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tracheostomy tubes is the specially shaped neck flange.
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tracheostomy tubes have a combi-adapter on the neck
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KOMBI adapters to
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