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German translation: Gebrauchsanweisung

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English term or phrase:	Instructions for use (IFU)
German translation:	Gebrauchsanweisung
Entered by:	Ingo Dierkschnieder

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17:51 Sep 30, 2011

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Medical - Medical: Instruments / surgery

English term or phrase: IFU

IFU

Indications
xxxxxx absorbable wound closure devices are intended for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
Contraindications
The xxxxxx :
180 absorbable wound closure device is not for use where prolonged (beyond 2 weeks :
3 weeks) approximation of tissues under stress is required or for fixation of permanent cardiovascular prosthesis or synthetic grafts.
Interrupted suture patterns, Tying surgical knots, Ligating vessels or luminal structures.
Warnings & Precautions
The safety and effectiveness ofxxxxxxx :
180 absorbable wound closure device has not been established for use in fascial closures (abdominal wall, thoracic, extremity), gastrointestinal anastomosis, cardiovascular anastomosis, neurological, ophthalmic, orthopaedic or microsurgery.

Silvia M. KudoZ activity Questions: 100 (none open) (10 without valid answers) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 8
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Gebrauchsanweisung

Explanation:
Wie schon von Leonhard und Liz angemerkt, steht IFU in diesem Zusammenhang wahrscheinlich für Instructions for Use, also Gebrauchsanweisung, Bedienungsanleitund o. Ä.

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Muss natürlich oben Bedienungsanleitung heißen.

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Local time: 02:32

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Gebrauchsanweisung

Ingo Dierkschnieder

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Indications for Use

Leonhard Schmeiser

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IFU = instructions for use	liz askew

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ifu Indications for Use

Explanation:
allenfalls instructions for use, kommt auf den Kontext an

Leonhard Schmeiser
Austria
Local time: 03:32
Works in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 3

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peer agreement (net): +3

ifu

Gebrauchsanweisung

Ingo Dierkschnieder
Local time: 02:32
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 12

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Reference: IFU = instructions for use

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http://www.google.com/search?q=The xxxxxx : 180 absorbable w...

liz askew
United Kingdom
Native speaker of:

English

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Oct 4, 2011 - Changes made by Ingo Dierkschnieder:
Created KOG entry	KudoZ term => KOG term

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