Airon pNeuton A, Operator'S Manual

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Single-Use only Medical Devices/Accessories
How do I know if a device is Single-Use?
This symbol will be identified on the packaging and
User’s Manual of the device.
What does Single-Use mean?
Do not reuse. A single-use device is used on an individual
patient during a procedure, such as transport ventilation,
and then discarded. It is not intended to be reprocessed
and used again, even on the same patient.
What is the concern with reused device labeled Single-
Use?
The use of reprocessed devices may present serious
incidents relating to the health and safety of patients and
healthcare professionals. Reuse can be unsafe because
of risk of:

Cross-infection – inability to clean and
decontaminate due to design, device components
are not manufactured for disassembly and
reassembly

Endotoxin reaction – excessive bacterial
breakdown products, which cannot be adequately
removed by cleaning

Patient injury – device failure from reprocessing or
reuse because of fatigue or material alteration

Chemical burns or sensitization – residues from
chemical decontamination agents on materials that
can absorb chemicals
NOTE
:
If you reuse a single-use device you may be
legally liable for the safe performance of the device.