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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
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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.
CAUTION!
Never under any circumstances use cannula variants without low-pressure cuff for
patients on mechanical respiration!
CAUTION!
Only use perforated/fenestrated cannula variants during artificial respiration after
consultation with the treating doctor/physician.
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.
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 TRACHEOTEC
(polyvinyl chloride and others).
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.
The package contains 1 tube, supplied sterile by ethylene oxide sterilization (EO).
The maximum period of use is 29 days (reckoned form the date on which the sterile package
was opened). If a pathogenic microbe (e.g. MRSA) is present, the period of use/indwelling
time is reduced accordingly.
A particular feature of the Fahl
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.
t may be advisable to use tubes of different lengths alternately so the tip of the tube does
not always touch the same spot in the trachea and cause irritation. This prevents pressure
points or the formation of granulation tissue. Always discuss the exact procedure with your
doctor/physician.
Please see the size table in the appendix.
MRT (Magnetic Resonance Tomography) information
CAUTION!
As 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 should not be used while an
MRT (magnetic resonance tomography) 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.
tracheostomy tubes are made of medical-grade synthetic materials
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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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