Security; ImportantSafeguards; IntendedUse; Warnings - DeVilbiss UltraNeb User Manual

1. Security

Important Safeguards
Pleasereadandunderstandtheinstructionsfullybeforeusingthedevice�Thedeviceshould
onlybeoperatedasdescribedintheinstructionsThedevicemustonlybeusedforthepur-
posesspecifiedinthismanual�Pleasekeepthismanualtohandforfuturereference
Maintaining and repairing the UltraNeb
Repairandgeneraloverhauloftheapparatusmayonlybecarriedoutbytrainedservice
personnel�Onlyauthenticsparepartsmaybeusedformaintenance�Thisunitshould
undergoanelectricalsafetycheckeverytwo(2)yearsaccordingtoVDE0751/BSEN60601
-Visuallycheckunitforanyexternaldamage
-Ensureallinternalcomponentsaresecure&fittedcorrectly
-Ensurefiltersandfansarenotoccludedbydust/debris
-Checkconnectionsoftheunitchamber&heatedtubeplug
-Visuallychecktransducerfordamage
-Check/Testallsettingsonthedevice,andensuretheyarefunctional
-Check/Testaudiblealarms,andensuretheyarefunctional
Accessories
Donotuseaccessorypartsotherthanthoseintheorderlist�
Liability for proper function or damage
Theliabilityfortheproperfunctionoftheapparatusisirrevocablytransferredtotheowneror
operatortotheextentthattheapparatusisservicedorrepairedbypersonnelnotemployed
orauthorizedbyDeVilbissHealthcareServiceoriftheapparatusisusedinamannernot
conformingtoitsintendeduse�DeVilbissHealthcarecannotbeheldresponsiblefordamage
causedbynoncompliancewiththerecommendationsgivenabove�Thewarrantyandliability
provisionsofthetermsofsaleanddeliveryofDeVilbissHealthcarearelikewisenotmodified
bytherecommendationsgivenabove�
Intended use
UltraNeb-ultrasonicnebulizer
-tohumidifybreathingairforpatientswhoarebreathingspontaneouslyand
-foraerosoltherapy�
Aerosol therapy must only be given as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Alsofollowhygieneregulations�

Warnings

Danger - Do not use the device with flammable or explosive liquids ! Explosion hazard !
Danger - The UltraNeb must not be used with patients requiring ventilation
Danger - The ultrasonic nebulizer must not be installed in a breathing systems !
Neverputhosesorconnectorsintobodyopenings�Usingotherhosesorsystems,particu-
larlyincaseofheatedaerosoltreatmentpleasecontactyourauthorizeddealer�
Danger - If the ultrasonic nebulizer is used in conjunction with face mask or mouth piece,
always choose the lowest trim level of aerosol and fan setting. A test must be run
before application. Higher settings than the lowest will bring fluid accumulation
in the respiratory organs. In case of such application. The patient must be monito-
red by a Healthcare Professional.
Danger - Don't use the ultrasonic nebulizer without the compulsory bacterial filter.
Risk of infection
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