User and Technical Manual: HotDog Temperature Management Controller
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DO NOT
continue to use the System if the over-temperature indicator and/or any other alarms continue to
sound after reset. Refer to the “Alarms and Alerts” section of this manual for more information.
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Warning required per IEC 2-35 Standard
: use of materials of good thermal conductivity, such as
water, gel, and similar substances, with the heating device not switched on can decrease the
temperature of the body of a patient.
CAUTIONS
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional.
PRECAUTIONS
General
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Use under the direct supervision of a clinician.
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Monitor the patient’s vital signs regularly during warming according to institutional protocol. If vital sign
instability occurs, notify the clinician.
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Care should be taken when using multiple warming methods.
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The risk of skin irritation caused by pooling of surgical prep solutions under the patient may increase with
warming; ensure that surgical prep solution instructions for use are followed.
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Only plug an approved 3.5mm jack into T
out
for the purposes of porting patient temperature data to the patient
monitor.
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Dispose of the Controller per local regulations. Follow Warming Blanket and Mattress User Manuals for
proper disposal.
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The Controller is designed to accept approved, YSI 400-compatible temperature probes. The temperature
display range is 31C-43C. Resolution: 0.1C. Accuracy: ±0.125°C. Functions as a “Direct Mode” thermometer,
displaying the measured temperature from the site of measurement.
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Do not open the Controller. Only approved personnel can open the Controller for service. There are no user-
serviceable parts. If service is required, contact Customer Service. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility
for the reliability, performance, or safety of the System if any of the following occur:
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The Controller is disassembled or serviced by an unauthorized person.
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The System components are used in a manner other than described in the User Manuals.
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The Controller is installed in an environment that does not meet the appropriate electrical and grounding
requirements.
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The Controller is grounded and attached to an un-grounded table intended for use with a hyfrecator or
equivalent devices.
