Chapter 10: Transport / storage
10-4 Fresenius Medical Care multiFiltrate IFU-EN-UK 15A-2015
Storage conditions
Temperature –20 °C to 60 °C
Relative humidity 30% to 75%, temporarily 95%
Atmospheric pressure 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
10.4 Environmental compatibility and disposal
10.4.1 Information for the responsible organisation
Within the EU member-states, the device must be disposed of in
accordance with the "Directive on waste electrical and electronic
equipment" (WEEE Directive). Please also observe the applicable local
legal regulations.
Before returning or disposing of the device, the responsible
organisation must ensure that all consumables fixed to the device are
removed and that the device has been disinfected as specified by the
manufacturer (see chapter 6 on page 6-1).
The responsible organisation must inform the facility in charge of
dismantling and disposing of the device of the following before the
disposal measures begin:
– There is a potential risk that the device is contaminated when it is
returned. Therefore, the appropriate precautionary measures must
be taken when dismantling the product, such as wearing personal
protective equipment.
10.4.2 Information for recycling and waste disposal facilities
Within the dismantling and disposal process, the recycling and waste
disposal facilities must observe the following information:
For information on the materials used, consult the relevant chapter
(see chapter 12.12 on page 12-16).
Batteries and rechargeable batteries must be properly disposed of in
accordance with the applicable local regulations.
The device includes electronic circuit boards and an LCD screen.
More information will be made available to waste disposal facilities on
request.