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natus neoBLUE User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual (Revision Date 2020-05-27)
  • Page 2 Natus, Biliband and neoBLUE are registered trademarks of Natus Medical Incorporated. © 2020 Natus Medical Incorporated. All rights reserved. This manual may not be reprinted or copied in whole or in part without written consent from Natus Medical Incorporated. The content of this manual may change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controls ................................13 Pole-Mounting Hardware (optional) ......................14 4. ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................15 4.1. Preparing the neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System for use: .............. 15 4.2. Administering phototherapy treatment: ......................15 5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................17 6. ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......................18 6.1.
  • Page 4 8.5. Environmental ..............................22 8.6. Safety Standards ............................. 22 ® neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System User Manual PN 029142 Rev A...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Note: Under the direction of a physician, the neoBLUE blanket device may be used in the home environment. Refer to your hospital policy and procedure regarding user training for caregiver and service of the device when used at home.

  • Page 6: Power Requirement Information

    It also does not require a stabilization (burn-in) period prior to each use. The neoBLUE blanket system comes with a large or small size fiberoptic blanket. The life expectancy of the fiberoptic blanket will vary with use conditions and adjustments to the potentiometer.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Protected from condensation IP21 Protected against insertion of fingers or become unsafe during dripping water Protect the patient's eyes with eye patches or equivalent Single-use only Operating conditions DC Voltage ® neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System User Manual PN 029142 Rev A...
  • Page 8 WEEE is reused or recycled safely. In line with that commitment Natus may pass along the obligation for take back and recycling to the end user, unless other arrangements have been made. Please contact us for details on the collection and recovery systems available to you in your region at www.natus.com.
  • Page 9 ➢ Do not use without blanket mattress and disposable blanket cover (intended for single-use only). The device must be used with the supplied Natus blanket mattress and cover in place to ensure proper treatment uniformity.
  • Page 10 ➢ Light sensitive individuals may experience headache, nausea or mild vertigo if he/she stays too long in the illuminated area. Using the neoBLUE blanket device in a well- lighted area or wearing glasses with yellow lenses can alleviate potential effects.
  • Page 11 ➢ Only qualified personnel should perform service and repair of the light box and LED. Consult Natus Medical Incorporated for repair and replacement. ➢ The neoBLUE blanket device is a Class B device (CISPR 11 Classification), which is allowed in domestic establishments when used under the jurisdiction of a health care professional.

  • Page 12: Components And User Controls

    Components and User Controls 3.1. neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System 3.2. Light Box ® neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System User Manual PN 029142 Rev A...

  • Page 13: Fiberoptic Blanket

    Caution: When the over-temperature indicator light double blinks, the fiberoptic blanket is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. ® neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System User Manual PN 029142 Rev A...

  • Page 14: Pole-Mounting Hardware (Optional)

    Timer: The neoBLUE blanket is equipped with a timer to track the total number of hours the blue therapy light is switched on. The timer will count up to a maximum of 9999999.9 hours. The decimal point will be flashing at a steady rate when the timer is counting. When the timer is not counting, the decimal point will not flash.

  • Page 15: Assembly And Operating Instructions

    Natus Medical Incorporated). Warning! Do not use without blanket mattress and disposable blanket cover (intended for single-use only). The device must be used with the supplied Natus mattress and cover in place to ensure proper treatment uniformity. Note: The mattress comes already installed over fiberoptic blanket. The mattress is semi- durable (replacement mattresses can be ordered from Natus Medical Incorporated).
  • Page 16 Note: During periods when the patient is being held and positioned so that their eyes cannot be exposed to the light, protective eye shields can be removed. 8. Place patient on top of neoBLUE blanket covered mattress. Warning! To avoid any entanglement, always place the patient on the blanket mattress with their head opposite the end where the fiberoptic cable is attached.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    Warning! Light sensitive individuals may experience headache, nausea, or mild vertigo if they stay too long in the illuminated area. Using the neoBLUE blanket device in a well- lighted area or wearing glasses with yellow lenses can alleviate potential effects.

  • Page 18: Routine Cleaning And Maintenance

    Natus recommends using a properly calibrated neoBLUE Radiometer for measuring the intensity of the neoBLUE blanket light. If this meter is not available, it is important to measure the intensity with a radiometer specifically designed to measure the narrow wavelength spectrum of blue LEDs.
  • Page 19 Using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution or with soap-and-water, wipe the exterior of the neoBLUE blanket, including the light box, fiberoptic blanket / cable, mattress and power cord. Cleaning the neoBLUE blanket device and mattress may also be accomplished with standard hospital disinfectants.

  • Page 20: Technical Reference

    Natus recommends using the neoBLUE Radiometer for measuring the intensity of the neoBLUE LED Phototherapy System. If this meter is not available, it is important to measure the intensity with a radiometer specifically designed to measure the narrow wavelength spectrum of blue LEDs.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Size - Light Box (W x L x H): 4.75 in x 9.25 in x 5.5 in (12.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 14 cm) Weight - Light Box: 3 lbs. (1.36 kg) ® neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System User Manual PN 029142 Rev A...
  • Page 22 Management of hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn infant 35 or more weeks of gestation. Pediatrics. 2004; 114(1):297-316. ³ Vreman HJ, et al. Light-emitting diodes: a novel light source for phototherapy. Pediatric Research. 1998; 44(5):804-809 ® neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System User Manual PN 029142 Rev A...

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