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Article D224-47 of the French Consumer Code

Manufacturers, importers and distributors of patient lifting equipment shall ensure the availability of spare parts, in particular those listed as follows, for a minimum period of five years from the date on which the last unit of the model concerned was placed on the national market: a) Lifting arms; b) Flails; c) Feet; d) Foot spreader pedals; e) Foot spreader systems ; f) Batteries; g) Control boxes; h) Twin and…

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Article D224-48 of the French Consumer Code

Manufacturers, importers and distributors of modular and expandable seats shall ensure the availability of spare parts, in particular those listed as follows, for a minimum period of five years from the date on which the last unit of the model concerned was placed on the national market: a) Seats; b) Backrests; c) Footrests; d) Wheels; e) Brakes; f) Seat belts; g) Harnesses; h) Anti-tip devices. The provisions of this article…

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Article D224-49 of the French Consumer Code

These provisions are also applicable to medical devices with certificates issued in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices, which may be placed on the French market until 26 May 2024, pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 120 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745.

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Article R224-50 of the French Consumer Code

For the application of article L. 224-111, parts from the circular economy mean components and elements from a preparation operation with a view to their re-use for a purpose identical to that for which they were designed, within the meaning of articles L. 541-1-1 et L. 541-4-3 of the Environment Code.

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Article R224-51 of the French Consumer Code

The obligation set out in article L. 224-111 does not apply in the following cases: 1° When parts from the circular economy are not available within the timeframe compatible with the date or timeframe for the provision of the maintenance or repair service determined under the conditions provided for in Article L. 216-1; 2° When the medical equipment repair service cannot be implemented in compliance with maintaining the intended purpose…

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Article D224-53 of the French Consumer Code

At the entrance to the premises where the public is received to make a request for maintenance or repair, the professional, mentioned in Article L. 224-111, informs the consumer of the possibility of opting to use parts from the circular economy, as defined in Article R. 224-50, by means of a clear, visible and legible display from the outside. This display specifies the categories of parts concerned by category of…

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Article D224-55 of the French Consumer Code

The trader shall communicate to the consumer who requests maintenance or repair, an offer of service enabling him to opt for the use of parts from the circular economy. The trader shall record, on a durable medium, the consumer’s choice to use parts from the circular economy. Under this option, a statement, written in a clear and legible manner, specifies that the supply of these parts is made subject to…

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Article D224-56 of the French Consumer Code

When several parts from the circular economy can be offered to replace the same defective part, particularly when the choice of one of them has consequences for the repair or maintenance time, the possibility of choosing between the different parts and options is clearly presented to the consumer. He shall specify his choice on a durable medium for each of them. In the cases provided for in article R. 224-51,…

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