Medisana IN 525 Manual page 6

1 Safety Information
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Intended use
The MEDISANA ultrasonic inhalator IN 525 is suitable for the temporary
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oral or nasal inhalation therapy with nebulised medication in private
households or in a clinical environment. The unit must only be used by
patients, who became familiar with the usage of the device resp. who
were instructed or are supervised by medical professionals.
• The user must have read and understood these instructions of use
and should have understood the general machine operation.
• The device may be used by persons, who suffer from asthma, chronic
lung diseases (e.g. COPD, bronchitis or emphysema) or other respiratory
diseases, which are characterized by obstructive air flow.
• Use the device only according to its intended purpose as specified in the
instruction manual. The warranty will be invalidated if used for purposes
other than those for which it is intended.
• Any application other than the herewith described is improper and
therefore considered dangerous. If the appliance is not used according
to the instructions, the user is liable for the safe operation of the unit.
• Only use genuine accessories and spare parts provided by the manufac-
turer.
• Use only liquid medications that have been approved for use in inhala-
tion therapy. Before starting therapy, discuss the length, dosage, fre-
quency of use and the selection of the medication with your doctor or
pharmacist.
• The nebulization intensity fluctuates depending on the used medication. Do
not use only water in the nebulizer for nebulizing purposes.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Small parts can be swallowed. Therefore keep and dispose of all small parts
out of reach of children.
• This device may become unusable due to voltage fluctuations, empty
batteries or mechanical failure. We therefore recommend to always have
spare batteries resp. a spare device available.
• If the device does not switch off automatically when the tank is empty, press
the ON/OFF-button
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to switch it off manually.
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