Overview All patients attending a smoking cessation programme should have their smoking habits established and checked with the CO Check+ at every visit. The results of an initial test may sound alarming to many smokers but within a few days of stopping, CO levels can drop to normal, and it is very encouraging for a smoker to see this.
CO contamination (if enabled). Accessories There are various accessories available for use with the CO Check+/CO Check + Baby device. MD Diagnostics recommend the use of SafeBreath™ filtered mouthpieces. SafeBreath disposable cardboard filtered mouthpieces have a proven bacterial/viral efficacy >99% Note: SafeBreath™...
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The unit will countdown for 10 seconds to ensure that the sensor is stabilised. When the countdown timer reaches zero it will display the current environment reading if enabled. If the Environmental monitor is disabled, it will zero to ambient air automatically.
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Results Display The CO Check will beep and show the final reading in PPM (parts per million). By pressing the Select Function key the reading changes to %COHb (carboxyhaemoglobin) and then press Select Function key to display % FCOHb (foetal carboxyhaemoglobin) - (CO Check Baby only) Pressing again reverts back to PPM.
SafeBreath™ mouthpieces, are single patient use and should be disposed of after each patient – using the same mouthpiece for different patients will increase the risk of cross contamination between patients. Please only use accessories supplied by MD Diagnostics to ensure the device performs as intended.
Calibration The device should be recalibrated at least once every six months. Calibration gas can be purchased from MD Diagnostics Ltd, see Spares for full ordering details. To calibrate the device, perform the following steps:...
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1. Connect the control valve (Cat. No. CV12) to the 20 ppm gas cylinder (Cat. No. C1220) calibration gas cylinder shown in the diagram on page 8. 2. Connect the short plastic tubing reducing connector (Cat. No. CSC01). Switch ON the device with the select function key held down until the device displays ‘Cb.’...
Switch off the device; wait for a minute and it is now ready for use. If the device is not calibrated for six months, the device will beep three times before countdown starts and will display ‘Cd’ (Calibration due) for 3 seconds.
Battery Life The 9V PP3 battery should give at least 30 hours of continuous use. When the battery is low, it will display ‘bL’ (battery low) for three seconds. The device can still be used, but it is advisable to replace the battery. It is recommended to use an Alkaline battery.
Servicing If your unit requires servicing or repair, then please contact your authorised distributor or MD Diagnostics Ltd directly. The CO Sensor should be replaced every five years. If the device starts with ‘Er’ (Error) message, it should be returned for service.
Spares Catalogue Description Number C1220 20 litre can 20ppm CO balance air C11020 110 litre can 20ppm CO balance air CV12 Control valve for 20 litre can CV110 Control valve for 110 litre can FC50 Fuel cell for CO Check+ and CO Check+ Baby FM200 SafeBreath™...
Symbols In accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC 1639 EU Representative Type B Device To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.
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interference may impair the operation of the medical device and could create a potentially unsafe situation. To regulate the requirements for EMC, to limit unsafe product situations, BS EN 60601-1-2 standard has been implemented. This standard defines the levels of Immunity to electromagnetic interference as well as the levels of electromagnetic Emissions for medical devices.
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internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment. RF Emissions CISPR 11 Class B The CO Check can be used in domestic, light, and heavy industrial environments. Harmonic emissions IEC [Not Applicable] 61000-3-2...
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d = [ 7] √ P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz ……E Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in metres (m). Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey,...
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