3. Safety instructions
For your own safety, the safety of your patients, and to
comply with the requirements of EU Directive 93/42
EEC, please observe the following points:
•
Carefully observe the operating instructions, which
is part of the instrument and must be available all
the time.
•
The detailed knowledge and attention of this oper-
ating instructions are the basis for proper use of the
COMBIBAG. The instrument is just determined for
the field of use stated.
•
Malfunctions and a lack of biocompatibility may re-
sult if third-party articles are used. Please bear in
mind that in these cases any warranty entitlement
and liability shall lapse where the accessories rec-
ommended in the instructions for use or original
spare parts are not utilised.
•
To prevent infection or bacterial contamination,
please observe section "5. Hygienic preparation"
on page 15.
•
The unit takes in ambient air so it may not
Warning:
be used in a toxic atmosphere.
•
The unit is only allowed to be used by experienced
personell trained in resuscitation and well acquaint-
ed with the instrument.
•
In operation with oxygen it is imperative that smok-
ing and open fire around the oxygen fittings is strict-
ly prohibited.
•
Oil and grease should not be used in conjunction
with the resuscitation unit.
•
Not for infants and children with a body weight
below 10 kg.
•
More copies of this operating instructions are avail-
able from the manufacturer WEINMANN.
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Safety instructions