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(death) or illness. serious or fatal injury and/or illness. CAUTION––US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician. 1002 For use only with (aztreonam for inhalation solution) QUESTIONS ABOUT ALTERA? CALL 1.866.335.6943 OR 1.804.253.7274...
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1.866.335.6943 1.866.335.6943 1.804.253.7274 1.804.253.7274 Registration card enclosed Registration card enclosed QUESTIONS ABOUT ALTERA? CALL 1.866.335.6943 OR 1.804.253.7274...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION These Instructions For Use contain information and safety Introduction ................... 2 precautions for the Altera® Nebulizer System for use only with Safety Precautions And Important Safeguards ....3-4 CAYSTON® (aztreonam for inhalation solution). DO NOT USE ANY MEDICATION IN THE ALTERA NEBULIZER HANDSET OTHER Getting Started ................
Technology Handsets (e.g. eRapid ®, TRIO ®, Investigational eFlow ®). 2. DO NOT reach for the Altera Nebulizer System if it has fallen into water or other liquid. Unplug immediately. Retrieve the 9. The Altera nebulizer handset parts should never be Altera Nebulizer System ONLY after it has been unplugged.
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DO NOT allow pets (e.g., dogs or rabbits) near the cables. Frequency Identification (RFID) readers, which are used in DO NOT use your Altera Nebulizer System while driving or a wide variety of settings, including stores, libraries, and in any situation which takes away your full attention.
GETTING STARTED Check your Altera Nebulizer System package to ensure you have the following items. CONTROLLER (LABELED eBase ® NEBULIZER CONNECTION CORD CARRYING CASE AC POWER SUPPLY MEDICATION CAP (NOTE: THE CAP SEAL AND CAP WILL COME AS ONE ASSEMBLED PART)
USING OPTIONAL AC POWER SUPPLY The Controller can also be used with the optional AC Power The Altera Nebulizer System is designed to be used with “AA” Supply. The AC Power Supply is useful as a back-up power batteries or with the optional AC Power Supply. Four (4) new supply when the batteries are depleted.
ALTERA NEBULIZER HANDSET ASSEMBLY WARNING Figure The Altera Nebulizer Handset is not sterile. Clean and Disinfect the Altera Nebulizer Handset before the first use. (see Section H for Cleaning and Section I for Disinfecting). Inspect all parts to ensure they are clean and are not visibly damaged. Do not use dirty or damaged parts.
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Figure Figure AEROSOL HEAD DETAIL Figure Figure TABS EXHALATION VALVE Figure Figure Figure Figure QUESTIONS ABOUT ALTERA? CALL 1.866.335.6943 OR 1.804.253.7274...
11. After the Controller has shut off automatically at the end of the treatment, open the Medication Cap to ensure that only a few 2. Make sure the Altera Nebulizer Handset is on a flat, stable drops of medication remain in the Medication Reservoir. If more surface.
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NOTE: Your Controller has an LCD screen that provides information to you. Think of these screens as "electronic coaching" to ensure proper operation of the Altera Nebulizer System. Symbols on the screen will “alternate” as shown below. In addition, the Controller...
To reduce the risk of infection, illness, and/or injury from contamination and/or improper use, clean the Altera Nebulizer 6. Air dry the Altera Nebulizer Handset parts on a clean, lint-free Handset as soon as possible after your treatment. DO not use towel.
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Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure QUESTIONS ABOUT ALTERA? CALL 1.866.335.6943 OR 1.804.253.7274...
Using a stop watch or clock with a second hand, time the 1. Clean the Altera Nebulizer Handset as described in Section H. complete Functionality Test from when the Altera Nebulizer 2. At the end of every treatment day, disinfect the Altera...
DO NOT use cleaning and disinfection methods Medication Reservoir. If more than a few drops remain, clean other than those in Sections H and I. PARI has validated the the Aerosol Head (Section H). If after proper cleaning, more listed cleaning and disinfecting instructions specifically for than a few drops remain in the Medication Reservoir, call Altera and Cayston.
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