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The SIMEOX from PHYSIO-ASSIST is a medical device intended to be used by adults and children over 8 years of age suffering from a lung disease and who have difficulty in clearing bronchial secretions.

The SIMEOX device is indicated to help to liquefy and transport secretions from the small bronchi of the distal part of the lung to the large bronchi so that they can then be removed by coughing.

The main conditions targeted by SIMEOX are cystic fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia.

SIMEOX is intended to be used in healthcare facilities, in medical or paramedical practices, or at home.

In the context of home use, the patient is the intended user of the device.

In the context of use in medical or paramedical practices, or in a healthcare facility, the patient can also be the user.

It is therefore recommended:

That a healthcare professional (doctor, physiotherapist) be consulted beforehand to assure you that the use of SIMEOX is not contraindicated in your case.

That you be trained in the use of SIMEOX beforehand in order to use it under optimal treatment conditions

There are no absolute contraindications to using SIMEOX.

The relative contraindications to its use are the following:

Pneumothorax that has not been treated or drained,

Unstable cardiovascular pathologies (recent heart attack, unstable angina, uncontrolled rhythm disorders, unstable cardiac failure)

Massive haemoptysis

If you are in one of these situations, it is recommended that you consult a healthcare professional before using SIMEOX to assess whether the treatment is appropriate for your situation (positive benefit-risk).

SIMEOX should not cause any significant discomfort or pain in the patient: in the event of significant pain or discomfort, stop using SIMEOX immediately and consult a healthcare professional.

In the event that a new unexpected symptom appears or an existing symptom worsens, stop using SIMEOX immediately and consult a healthcare professional.

1.3 Intended use, indications

1.4 Contraindications