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3.6 The expiratory kits

PHYSIO-ASSIST offers two types of expiratory kits:

Expiratory kits containing single use mouthpieces, whose packaging bears the symbol

Examples of filters: the number of possible uses is clearly indicated, kits with single use mouthpieces are differentiated from kits with reusable mouthpieces by the colour of the filter.

Expiratory kits containing multiple use mouthpieces

In order to secure the number of permitted uses, PHYSIO-ASSIST filters are fitted with an electronic component containing the number of permitted uses for the expiratory kit model (RFID TAG). SIMEOX reads this value before activating: once the number of uses is depleted, SIMEOX will not operate, you must replace the expiratory kit.

For these kits, the number of mouthpieces supplied is that of the number of possible uses (e.g. 10 mouthpieces for 10 uses): the mouthpiece must be thrown away after each use.

In order to avoid any inter-patient contamination, the expiratory kits are always for single patient use.

According to the medical prescription, the expiratory kit will either contain single use mouthpieces, or reusable mouthpieces, subject to following the cleaning and disinfection instructions recommended by PHYSIO-ASSIST. In all cases, comply with the recommendations of the referent healthcare professional.

For these kits, 3 mouthpieces are supplied: it is recommended that the mouthpiece and tube be cleaned after use for future reuse.