Cautions; Indications For Use; Contraindications For Use; Intended Users Of The Device - ZOLL AED Plus Administrator's Manual

Cautions

• Do not disassemble the unit. A shock hazard exists. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• There are no replaceable parts in this unit without the use of tools, and no user replaceable parts
while the unit is in clinical operation on a patient.
• Use only commercially available type 123A lithium manganese dioxide batteries. Discard
batteries properly after removal from unit. Use only batteries from recommended manufacturers.
• If the device is stored outside the recommended environmental conditions, the electrode pads and/
or batteries may be damaged or their useful life reduced.
• Safety and effectiveness data submitted by ZOLL Medical Corporation to the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to obtain approval to market are based upon the use of ZOLL accessories
such as disposable electrodes. The use of electrodes from sources other than ZOLL is not
recommended. ZOLL makes no representations or warranties regarding the performance or
effectiveness of its products when used in conjunction with electrodes from other sources. If unit
failure is attributable to the use of accessories not manufactured by ZOLL, this may void ZOLL's
warranty.
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• The CPR-D padz electrode can be connected to other ZOLL Defibrillators with Multifunction
Cables. Defibrillation can be administered when connected to other ZOLL Defibrillators. The
CPR function does not operate with any device other than the AED Plus and AED Pro

Indications for Use

Use the AED when a suspected cardiac arrest victim has an apparent LACK OF CIRCULATION as
indicated by:
• Unconsciousness and
• Absence of normal breathing and
• Absence of a pulse or signs of circulation.
This device is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should
receive training in basic life support/AED, advanced life support or a physician-authorized emergency
medical response training program.
When the victim is less than 8 years of age, or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), the ZOLL AED Plus
should be used with the ZOLL AED Plus Pediatric Electrodes. Therapy should not be delayed to
determine the victim's exact age or weight.

Contraindications for Use

Do NOT use the AED Plus when the victim:
• Is conscious; or
• Is breathing; or
• Has a detectable pulse or other signs of circulation.

Intended Users of the Device

This device is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should
receive training in basic life support/AED, advanced life support or a physician-authorized emergency
medical response training program. The Real CPR Help
encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the AHA/ERC recommended rate of 100
compressions per minute. Voice and visual prompts encourage a minimum compression depth of
2 inches for adult victims. The Real CPR Help function is not intended for use on victims under 8
years of age.
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