Safety Advice; Safety Advice On The Use Of The Device - Barkey plasmatherm Instructions For Use Manual

Safety advice

3 Safety advice
3.1

Safety advice on the use of the device

WARNING
Before using the device, carefully read and familiarise yourself
with these instructions and the user documentation for the op-
tional accessories.
Only use the device in accordance with the regulations as de-
scribed previously in this chapter and in accordance with the
processes described in this instruction manual.
When heating blood and blood products, always ensure that the
operating temperature and time limit are not exceeded. Re-
move and transfuse immediately when signal sounds!
The blood products may only be heated and/or thawed with the
programs specifically intended for them.
If infusion solutions or medications are heated in the Barkey
plasmatherm, you must ensure that their efficacy is maintained
during heating and that the timed heating is approved by the
manufacturer of the medication.
If preparations leak, this is due to previously damaged con-
serve bags (e.g. hairline cracks, damage in transit). The sensors
in the Barkey plasmatherm detect leaking moisture and stop
the heating process.
The undulation function is only activated in the Plasma and
HPC programs. Do not use the undulation function for blood
conserves due to possible mechanical damage and agglutina-
tion of erythrocytes.
The device must not be used if it has a fault. The device should
be examined by Barkey GmbH & Co. KG or authorised per-
sonnel.