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General Warnings
8.8
WARNING:
Preventive maintenance work, repairs, and service may only be performed by Covidien-trained or
factory-authorized personnel.
WARNING:
Always follow accepted hospital procedures or physician instructions for handling equipment
contaminated with body fluids.
WARNING:
The ventilator and its accessories must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each patient use.
Perform all cleaning and sterilization of external parts and accessories in accordance with established
hospital procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING:
Certain components of the ventilator, such as the exhalation valve and the front panel, consist of
materials that are sensitive to some organic solvents used for cleaning and disinfection (e.g., phenols,
halogen-releasing compounds, oxygen-releasing compounds, and strong organic acids). Exposure to
such substances may cause damage that is not immediately recognizable.
WARNING:
The reusable exhalation valve, reusable breathing circuit, and other parts that come in direct contact
with the patient should be disinfected or sterilized between uses according to hospital policy.
Factory Maintenance or Repair
8.9
An authorized Covidien-trained technician must do all service or repairs performed on the
Newport HT70 Ventilator.
Caution:
Always disconnect the external power supply prior to servicing.
Scheduled maintenance or repair services are available from Covidien. To send your ventilator in
for service, see
To obtain current pricing for scheduled maintenance and labor rates, please contact Covidien or
your local Covidien representative.
Operator's Manual
Repacking/Return Information
on page 8-8.
General Warnings
8-7
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