Operation; Application Principles - Fresenius Medical Care multiFiltrate Instructions For Use Manual

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Operation

4.1

Application principles

Applicable to devices with 10-Base-T Ethernet connection (LAN)
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Applicable to all devices
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Fresenius Medical Care multiFiltrate IFU-EN-UK 15A-2015
Note
The screens shown in the Instructions for Use may differ from those
displayed on the device.
The values shown in the treatment screenshots are for illustrative
purposes only. All treatment parameters must be entered as specified
by the physician.
The device has to be operated according to the instructions on the
screen.
Warning
The operator must never simultaneously touch the patient and the
contact surface of the Ethernet socket or the contacts of the Ethernet
data cable.
With regard to the application principles for haemodialysis systems, the
following precautions have to be observed:
Warning
Backfiltration
When using Ultraflux filters and selecting low UF rates there is a
possibility of local backfiltration.
Backfiltration depends on:
– The type of filter.
– The different pressure conditions on the dialysate and the blood
side.
– The viscosity of the blood.
Warning
Aseptic techniques
Use aseptic techniques for all blood-side connections and all
connections in the area where sterile solutions are to be used.
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