Invacare HF2RE9ES User Manual page 13

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Death
To reduce the risk of injury or death from illness:
– Before the first patient use, the provider MUST
disinfect the product. Refer to the Disinfecting
section.
– Replace the nasal cannula on a regular basis.
Check with your equipment provider or
physician to determine how often the cannula
should be replaced.
– DO NOT share cannulas between patients.
The cylinder poses no biocompatibility hazards and
is latex and phthalate free. The biocompatibility
of cylinder accessories may vary by manufacturer.
Invacare accessories such as the cylinder bag and
Invacare oxygen tubing are latex and phthalate free.
Refer to the packaging on any cylinder accessories to
determine the biocompatibility hazard.
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The cylinder assembly MUST be emptied of gas prior to
shipping by courier or postal service. Refer to Emptying the
Cylinder Assembly.
Because the cylinder contains magnetic, ferrous material, it
is not suitable to be in an MRI room.
Be sure all connections are tight and leak free. DO NOT use
a liquid leak detector to test for leaks. Leaks are indicated
by loss of pressure when the cylinder assembly is not in use
and by hissing sounds. This product is equipped with a relief
valve. If you hear a loud hissing or popping sound coming
from the product, discontinue use of product, turn the flow
dial to the "0" setting, and contact your dealer/Home Care
equipment provider.
ALWAYS confirm prescribed dose before administering to
patient and monitor on a frequent basis.
NO OXYGEN is delivered when the regulator flow dial setting
is "0".
DO NOT use a humidifier with this product.
Keep cylinder in a well ventilated place.
This product is designed to operate with a standard or
high flow single lumen, adult oxygen nasal cannula with a
maximum length of 2.1 m (7 ft).
The cannula is for single patient use only.
Cannula MUST be installed on outlet connection prior to use.
Refer to the HomeFill User Manual for additional warnings,
cautions and safety instructions.
Safety
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