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  • Page 2 Medela BiliBed ® ® Instructions for use...

  • Page 3: Safety Note

    Medela’s BiliBed is a modern, quality phototherapy system. It has been developed according to the latest medical findings for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia. Because the BiliBed can be fitted to most baby cribs or hospital bassinets, it is very suitable for hospital rooming-in or home phototherapy. The phototherapy bed works with very low energy consumption.
  • Page 4 The special tube emits light mainly in the 425 – 475 nm range. Two hour meters are integrated in the BiliBed light unit. The “total h“-meter is not re-settable and helps determine the time for changing the light tube. The “h“-meter is re-settable and indicates the passed therapy time.

  • Page 5: Light Unit

    Assembly 5.1 Light unit The BiliBed is equipped with a power cord attached to a 12V DC power adapter. It is connected to the light unit. In order to remove, pull on the plug housing (not the cord itself or the anti-bend protection). Next to the power adapter, the START/STOP switch can be plugged into the socket in order to switch fluorescent tube on and off.
  • Page 6 The amount of heat given off by the BiliBed is not significant nor is it problematic when it is used in the hospital or home according to our instructions.
  • Page 7 If the space around the BiliBed does not meet the requirements for proper air circulation, the flaps of the Bilicombi ™ can be folded under the plastic surface of the Baby support.
  • Page 8 Irradiation levels According to the study from M. Jeffrey Maisels (Pediatrics Vol. 98, No. 2, August 1996: Why use Homeopathic Doses of Phototherapy) the efficacy of phototherapy depends on three factors: • Spectrum of light delivered by the phototherapy unit. Because of the optical properties of bilirubin and skin, the most effective wavelengths are in the blue-green spectrum.
  • Page 9 • Some other types of phototherapy equipment require infant eye patches. There is no need to cover the baby‘s eyes when the BiliBed is used according to instructions. 8.2 Putting the baby in the Bilicombi™ blanket...

  • Page 10: Beginning Therapy

    • the ventilation slots in the device are not covered by pillows or covers. • there is enough room around the BiliBed (especially at the foot and head end) for air to circulate (at least 1 cm) If the ambient temperature of the room is very high, fold the flaps of the Bilicombi under the plastic surface of the Baby support to increase air circulation.

  • Page 11: Hour Meters

    Change the light tube every 1,500 hours. By using the “total h“ hour meter this time interval can be monitored accurately. The BiliBed is equipped with a “Light Tube Change Log“-card. On this card you will find a table as follows:...

  • Page 12: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    • Insert the new tube into the clip and push into the socket. Warning Use only Medela replacement light tubes, otherwise the safety and success of the therapy cannot be guaranteed! We recommend changing the light tube every 1,500 hours in order to guarantee therapeutic effectiveness.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    It can thus be disassembled into its individual ® components. The BiliBed is mainly made of technical plastics which can be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. The fan, lamp and electric parts should be disposed of separately.

  • Page 14: Key To Symbols

    We recommend to place the baby on its back. If the baby is restless and active this will prevent any abrasions on its knees. The BiliBed should not be used in an incubator On/Off switch for lamp...

  • Page 15: Ordering References

    BiliBed Carrying Case Warranty The BiliBed is warranted by Medela to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of 2 years from the date of delivery. In the event of defect or failure to conform to this warranty, Medela will repair or, at Medela’s option, replace this product.

  • Page 16: Technical Documentation

    IEC 60601-1-2, Table 202 Electromagnetic Immunity The BiliBed is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the BiliBed should assure that it is used in such environment. IEC 60601...
  • Page 17 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the BiliBed is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the BiliBed should be observed to verify normal operation.
  • Page 18 ©2006 Medela. All rights reserved. Made in Switzerland. BiliBed and Medela are registered trademarks and Bilicombi and Natural solutions for beautiful beginnings are trademarks of Medela. Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries. Cavicide is a registered trademark of Micro. Aseptic Products, Inc.

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