Product-Specific Safety Information - Dräger Perseus A500 Instructions For Use Manual

For your safety and that of your patients

Product-specific safety information

WARNING
Risk due to device failure
Device failure can compromise the correct
therapy functionality of the device.
To ensure immediate remedial action in case
of device failure, the device may only be
operated under permanent supervision of
users. Always have a manual resuscitator
ready.
WARNING
Dräger recommends that the user remains in
the vicinity of the anesthesia machine, i.e.
within a distance of up to 4 meters (12 feet).
This facilitates fast recognition and response
in the event of an alarm.
WARNING
Risk due to modifications
Modifications to the product may lead to
malfunctions and unforeseen risks. This may
result in injury to the patient or the user or in
property damage.
Do not modify this product.
WARNING
Risk of fire
The flow sensor can ignite medications or
other substances based on highly flammable
substances.
– Do not nebulize medications or other
substances that are easily flammable or
spray them into the device.
– Do not use substances containing alcohol.
– Do not allow flammable or explosive
substances to enter the breathing system
or the breathing circuit.
– Do not use cyclopropane or ether.
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WARNING
Risk due to failure of flow measurement
Deposits that were not removed during
reprocessing can damage the measuring
wires in the flow sensor or cause a fire.
– Before inserting the flow sensor check for
visible damage, soiling, and particles.
Repeat this check regularly.
– Replace flow sensors when damaged,
soiled, or not particle-free.
CAUTION
Risk of crushing
Movable device parts or attached components
may cause crushing due to clamping. Pay special
attention to edges, movable parts, and corners
when working with the following components:
– Column cover
– Breathing system cover
– Drawers
– Extensible writing tray
– Swivel arms for mounted devices
– Accessories such as gas cylinders,
vaporizers, CLIC absorber, and CLIC adapter
WARNING
Risk due to electromagnetic fields
Although the medical device does not exceed
the applicable limiting values for
electromagnetic fields, such radiation can
interfere with the functioning of pacemakers.
All wearers of pacemakers should maintain a
distance of at least 25 cm (10 in) between
pacemaker and medical device.
Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 2.0n