Mindray Gas Module 3 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Warnings
Gas Module 3 Operating Instructions
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WARNING: Connection of the Gas Module 3 exhaust port to the
hospital's waste gas scavenging system is strongly
recommended to prevent exposure of hospital personnel to
the patient's respiratory sample. Vacuum (negative
pressure) should not exceed 1 mmHg at the Gas Module
Pump Exhaust fitting. Excessive scavenge vacuum may
result in damage to the Gas Module's internal pump.
WARNING: The use of gas sampling accessories in Gas Module 3 other
than specified by Mindray DS may cause significant
measurement errors and patient risk.
WARNING: Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those
specified in the manual may result in increased
Electromagnetic Emissions or decreased Electromagnetic
Immunity of the Gas Module 3.
WARNING: With the exception of stacking under a bedside monitor
with the appropriate mounting brackets, the Gas Module 3
should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Gas
Module 3 should be observed to verify normal operation in
the configuration in which it will be used.
WARNING: If the water trap breaks or becomes damaged during
operation, there is a risk that bacteria and/or mucus may
contaminate the Gas Module.
WARNING: Do not use Adult/Pediatric type water traps and/or
sampling lines with neonates to avoid high sampling flow.
WARNING: The Gas Module must not be used with flammable
anesthetic agents.
WARNING: The Gas Module water trap, sampling line and airway
adapter should be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations for contaminated and biologically hazardous
items.
WARNING: Do not clean the Gas Module while it is on and/or plugged
in.
WARNING: Connect only DRYLINE
trap. Note that there may be other compatible tubes present
that must not be used, e.g. IV lines.
WARNING: Do not use DRYLINE
lock nuts) with DRYLINE
could result in incorrect measurement data.
WARNING: Do not use DRYLINE
(colorless Luer lock nuts) with DRYLINE
traps as this could result in incorrect measurement data.
WARNING: The contents of the water trap should be handled as a
potential infection hazard.
WARNING: Do not use other cleaning methods for the DRYLINE
traps. Do not clean or wash the filter housing of the water
trap. Never allow alcohol to enter the filter housing. Never
force air through the water trap.
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