Welcome To Your Z1 Cpap System; Owner/User Responsibility; Healthcare Provider Responsibilities; Replacement Z1 Parts And Supplies - Human Design Medical Z1 CPAP System User Manual

Welcome to Your Z1 CPAP System

Thank you for choosing the Z1 CPAP System from Human Design Medical– designed, engineered,
and assembled in the USA with you in mind .
The Z1 is specially designed with these features:
• Z-Breathe® Comfort Feature – Z-Breathe is designed to minimize the impact of spikes
and drops while keeping the pressure constant, thereby delivering more comfortable
therapy .
– the Z1 automatically reduces the air pressure in the mask to relieve pressure when
you exhale and to level out the pressure differences in your natural breathing pattern .
• Leak Compensation – the Z1 automatically compensates for minor air leakage
helping ensure the proper treatment pressure is maintained .
• Auto Altitude Adjustment – the Z1 adjusts to altitudes up to 8000 ft above sea level .
• Air Travel – The Z1 adjusts to an airplane's cabin pressure and is approved for use on
airplanes .
• Upgradable Operating System– the Z1 firmware and software can be easily updated
via the USB Cable and your computer .
This User Guide will help you take advantage of the features and capabilities of this portable CPAP
device . Please read this User Guide carefully before using your Z1 .

Owner/User Responsibility

The owner/user of the Z1 CPAP System is responsible for reading and understanding this User
Guide . The user is responsible for any injury or damage that results from:
• Operation of the Z1 other than in accordance with the operating instructions
contained in the User Guide supplied .
• Unauthorized maintenance or modifications to the device or attached accessories .
Healthcare Provider Responsibility
Your healthcare provider is responsible for explaining contraindications and instructions for use to
the patients/users .

Replacement Z1 Parts and Supplies

Use only genuine Z1 replacement filters, parts and supplies . Replacement filters, parts and
supplies can be purchased from retail medical supplier or at www . h dmusa . c om . Use of
unauthorized filters, parts or replacement supplies can damage the device and void the warranty .
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Terms Used in this User Guide

This User Guide contains special terms and icons that appear in the text to draw your attention to
specific and important information .
WARNING
alerts you to possible injury or hazard .
CAUTION
explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the
device .
NOTE is an informative or helpful note .

Medical Information

Indications for Use
Your Z1 CPAP System is a single user, reusable device that provides continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) to support treatment of adults weighing over 66 lbs (30 kg) with obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) .
Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some individuals with the following
pre-existing conditions:
• Severe bullous lung disease
• Pneumothorax
• Pathologically low blood pressure
• Dehydration
• Cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma .
Adverse Effects
Users should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to
their prescribing physician . An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary
discontinuation of treatment .
The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with CPAP devices:
• Drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
• Eye irritation
• Nosebleed
• Bloating
• Skin rashes
• Ear or sinus discomfort .
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