Smiths Graseby MR10 Instruction Manual

Smiths Graseby MR10 Instruction Manual

Neonatal respiration monitor

Advertisement

Smiths Medical Publications
This publication has been compiled and approved by Smiths
Medical for use with their respective products. It is supplied in
this format to permit users to access the text and illustrations
for their own use e.g. training and educational purposes.
Users of the equipment must ensure that they have read and
understood the contents of the complete manual including the
warnings and cautions and have been trained in the correct use
of the product.
Smiths Medical cannot be held responsible for the accuracy and
any resulting incident arising from information that has been
extracted from this publication and compiled into the users
documentation.
This publication maybe subject to revision and it is the users
responsibility to ensure that the correct version of manual/
text/illustration is used in conjunction with the equipment.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Graseby MR10 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Smiths Graseby MR10

  • Page 1 Smiths Medical cannot be held responsible for the accuracy and any resulting incident arising from information that has been extracted from this publication and compiled into the users documentation.
  • Page 2 Graseby MR10 Neonatal Respiration Monitor Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3 Published by Smiths Medical PM, Inc. All possible care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, but Smiths Medical accepts no liability for any inaccuracies that may be found. Smiths Medical reserves the right to make changes without notice both to this publication and to the product which it describes.
  • Page 4 7. WARNING: The Monitor should only be used in the home environment under the direction of a clinician. Failure to observe this warning may cause infant injury or death. 8. WARNING: The Monitor is not suitable for use with adults or children over the age of 18 months. Failure to observe this warning may cause injury or death. 9. WARNING: The Monitor must not be covered by bedding or other objects so that audible and visual alarms are impaired. Failure to observe this warning could result in infant injury or death. 10. WARNING: If you suspect that the Monitor is not operating correctly, do not use it; return it to Smiths Medical or a suitably qualified technician for testing. Failure to observe this warning could result in infant injury or death. 11. WARNING: To prevent the Monitor being accidentally switched off, it must not be placed within reach of the infant. Failure to observe this warning could result in infant injury or death. 12. WARNING: The Monitor must not be pushed into confined spaces, possibly resulting in pressure being exerted on the keypad buttons causing it to be switched off or the settings changed. Failure to observe this warning could result in infant injury or death. G r a s e b y M R 1 0 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l...
  • Page 5 S m i t h s M e d i c a l W a r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s 13. WARNING: Correct positioning of the Respiration Sensor tubing is important to avoid the tube becoming entangled around the infant’s neck, resulting in infant injury or death. 14. WARNING: Carefully route cabling to reduce the possibility of infant entanglement or strangulation. Failure to observe this warning could result in infant injury or death.
  • Page 6 W a r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s S m i t h s M e d i c a l 26. WARNING: Mobile communication devices e.g. mobile phones, should not be used at a distance of less than one metre to the Graseby MR10 Monitor, as this could affect the safe operation of the Monitor. Even if these devices cause no obvious interference, possible interference can only be ruled out if this advice is strictly observed. Malfunction of the Monitor can cause incorrect or loss of monitoring resulting in infant injury or death.
  • Page 7 S m i t h s M e d i c a l W a r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s Cautions Cautions tell you about dangerous conditions that can occur and cause damage to the Monitor if you do not obey all of the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Respiration Sensor ............1 - 6 Monitor set up ....................1 - 7 Switching on the Graseby MR10 ............1 - 7 Silencing the ‘clicking sound’ ............1 - 8 Changing the alarm delay ..............1 - 8 Checking alarm output ...............
  • Page 9 S m i t h s M e d i c a l G r a s e b y M R 1 0 1 -  G r a s e b y M R 1 0 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    S m i t h s M e d i c a l Introduction Thank you for choosing a Graseby MR10 Neonatal Respiration Monitor. This Instruction Manual contains important information on operating and looking after your Monitor. To become completely familiar with all the Monitor’s features, please take time in reading this manual before use.
  • Page 11: Parts.of.the.monitor

    S m i t h s M e d i c a l G r a s e b y M R 1 0 Par ts.of.the.Monitor WARNING:.When.the.Monitor.is.first.unpacked,.inspect.it.for.physical. damage...The.Monitor.must.not.be.used.if.damage.is.evident.and. must.be.returned.to.an.authorised.technician.for.repair.before.being. returned.to.clinical.use..Failure.to.observe.this.warning.could.affect. the.functions.of.the.Monitor.and.may.cause.infant.injury.or.death. WARNING:.Before.using.the.Monitor.and.its.accessories,..ensure. that.you.have.been.fully.trained.in.its.correct.set.up.and.operating. procedures..Failure.to.observe.this.warning.could.affect.the.functions. of.the.Monitor.and.may.cause.infant.injury.or.death. 1 -  G r a s e b y M R 1 0 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l...
  • Page 12: Alarm.system.test

    ON 10 sec light briefly illuminates. • The audio visual alarm (flashing red alarm indicator) should trigger after 10 seconds. The Graseby MR10 is turned off by pressing the HOLD FOR OFF • button. (Keep the button pressed until you hear a short beep). •...
  • Page 13: Using.the.monitor

    S m i t h s M e d i c a l G r a s e b y M R 1 0 Using.the.Monitor IMPORTANT: Carry out the Alarm system test each time the Graseby MR10 is used, see page 1-5, Alarm system test. CAUTION:.Do.not.lift.the.Monitor.by.the.sensor.tubing..The.carry.
  • Page 14: Monitor Set Up

    G r a s e b y M R 1 0 S m i t h s M e d i c a l Monitor.set.up Switching.on.the.Graseby.MR10 Always check that the Monitor has been fitted with batteries, see page 1-10, Batteries. With the Respiration Sensor attached to the Monitor, switch the Monitor on by pressing either the ON 10 sec or ON 20 sec alarm delay button.
  • Page 15: Silencing The 'Clicking Sound

    Monitoring.the.infant While the infant is being monitored by the Graseby MR10 it is essential that the user remains within audible and visual range of the Monitor. If using the Monitor in an infant’s cot position it away from the infant i.e. at the bottom of the cot or use the hanging strap (supplied with the Monitor) and hang the Monitor from the cot bars.
  • Page 16: Switching Off The Graseby Mr10

    G r a s e b y M R 1 0 S m i t h s M e d i c a l Switching.off.the.Graseby.MR10 To switch the Monitor off press the HOLD FOR OFF button (for about 2 seconds) until a short beep is heard. WARNING:.The.Monitor.is.not.suitable.for.use.on.infants.with.pacers..
  • Page 17: Batteries

    If the battery power is reduced, the low battery symbol will flash. Although the Graseby MR10 will continue to operate for a time, for safety the batteries should be replaced immediately. NOTE: If an audible alarm sounds in addition to the low battery...
  • Page 18 G r a s e b y M R 1 0 S m i t h s M e d i c a l NOTES: • Old batteries should not be disposed of in household waste. • If after inserting new batteries no clicking signal is produced when the Sensor pad is pressed, use another set of new batteries.
  • Page 19: Faults,.Causes.and.actions

    This should produce signals on the Monitor. If it does not, the Monitor is faulty and must not be used. Contact Smiths Medical or a suitably qualified Technician Respiration Sensor is Attach a new Respiration Sensor defective.
  • Page 20: Care.and.maintenance

    It is recommended that the performance of the Monitor is checked at least annually by a qualified Smiths Medical engineer. If the Monitor is damaged in any way the performance must always be checked before it is used again.
  • Page 21: Technical.specification

    S m i t h s M e d i c a l G r a s e b y M R 1 0 Technical.specification Description Neonatal respiration Monitor with passive pneumatic Sensor system. Battery-operated, visual and audible alarm output, digital electronic filtering and timing Power supply 4 IEC type 6V LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries...
  • Page 22: Standards

    European Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. The number 0473 identifies the Notified Body under which the Quality Systems operated within Smiths Medical are assessed. Disposal.(EU.Countries) Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2006/96/EC and implementing regulations, all devices...
  • Page 23 S m i t h s M e d i c a l G r a s e b y M R 1 0 1 - 1  G r a s e b y M R 1 0 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l...
  • Page 25 Australian Representative: Smiths Medical Australasia Pty. Ltd. Brisbane, QLD 4113, Australia www.smiths-medical.com Smiths Medical - part of the global technology business Smiths Group © 2007 Smiths Medical family of companies. All rights reserved. Revision issue date: September 2007 Part No. 0514-0182-102...

Table of Contents