Weinmann JOYCE SilkGel vented Instructions For Use Manual page 26

Safety
 Use non-vented full-face masks only in combination with
therapy devices which have an active exhalation valve.
 Use the mask only within the quoted therapy pressure range.
 Do not use mask on patients who cannot take off the mask
independently or who tend to vomit.
Risk of injury from mask slipping!
If the mask slips or falls off, therapy is ineffective.
 Monitor patients with restricted ability to breathe
spontaneously.
 Activate low pressure/leakage alarms on therapy device.
 Subject patients with obstructive and restrictive lung diseases to
individual monitoring.
2.2 General information
• If third-party items are used, functional failures and restricted
fitness for use may result. Biocompatibility requirements may
also not be met. Please note that in these cases, any claim under
warranty and liability will be void if neither the accessories nor
genuine replacement parts recommended in the instructions for
use are used.
• The mask parts filled with gel are sensitive components. Handle
them with care to prevent deformations and damage.
• To prevent an infection, bacterial contamination or functional
impairments, follow the instructions in the section entitled
"Hygiene treatment" (see 5, p. 30).
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