Covidien Puritan Bennett 560 User Manual page 22

Safety Information
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Use all cleaning solutions and products with caution. Read and follow the instructions associated
with the cleaning solutions you use to clean your ventilator. Use only those solutions listed in
Table 7-1.
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Never use a liquid cleaner inside the patient circuit, or on any component of a gas pathway.
Clean the patient circuit only as specified by the manufacturer's instructions.
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Do not attempt to open, repair or otherwise service the ventilator yourself. Doing so might
endanger the patient, damage the ventilator, and/or void your warranty. Only personnel
authorised and qualified by Covidien should repair, open or service the ventilator.
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If the ventilator is damaged or its external housing is not correctly closed or it behaves in a way
that is not described in this manual (excessive noise, heat emission, unusual odour, alarms not
triggered during the start-up procedure), the oxygen and power supplies should be disconnected
and use of the device stopped immediately.
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The exhalation block is intended for single use by a single patient
cleaned, but it cannot be disinfected or sterilised. To maintain good measurement quality when
used continuously, clean the exhalation block periodically (refer to section
Exhalation
reused with any other patient.
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Ensure that the exhalation block is completely dried after cleaning and prior to use.
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When an exhalation block is set up, each time it is removed, or after installing a new exhalation
block on the machine, it is essential that the exhalation flow sensor be recalibrated before the
exhalation block is used.
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The patient circuit is intended for single use by a single patient
according to the manufacturer's recommendations and according to the patient circuit lifetime.
Refer to the instructions for use supplied by the manufacturer of the patient circuit (included
with the ventilator) and chapter
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A patient treated by mechanical ventilation is highly vulnerable to the risks of infection. Dirty or
contaminated equipment is a potential source of infection. Clean the ventilator and its
accessories regularly and systematically before and after each use and following any
maintenance procedure to reduce the risks of infection. The use of a bacterial filter at the
ventilator's outlet—or both ports if a double-limb circuit is used—is recommended. Refer to
chapter 7,
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Regularly check the cleanliness of the air inlet filter located on the rear of the ventilator. If
necessary, replace the filter before the recommended replacement period is over (see chapter
"Routine
wheelchair, because environmental conditions may cause the filter to become dirty more rapidly.
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For environmental protection, the ventilator and its components, whatever their respective
conditions of operation, cannot be disposed of with household waste and must be submitted for
suitable selective collection and possible recycling. Observe all applicable regulations when
disposing of the ventilator and any of its components.
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If the device is damaged, its external housing is not correctly closed, or it behaves in a way that
is not described in this manual (excessive noise, heat emission, unusual odour, alarms not
triggered during the start-up procedure), the oxygen and power supplies should be disconnected
and use of the device stopped immediately.
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Before using the ventilator's internal battery, ensure that the battery is fully charged and that
the charge holds. Back up ventilators or those in storage should be connected to an AC power
source to protect the integrity of the battery.
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The maximum recommended shelf life of the internal battery is two (2) years. Do not use a
battery that has been stored for two years prior to its first use. Periodic recharging is important
to help maximize useful life of the battery. Do not store the internal battery for extended
periods, without recharging, as this may reduce the maximum life.
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Block"). The exhalation block should be changed every 4 months and cannot be
4, "Installation and
"Cleaning".
Maintenance"). This is particularly important when the ventilator is installed on a
. It may periodically be
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and should be changed
Assembly".
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