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CHARGING BATTERY / EXTERNAL POWER - Only use the battery charger specified
for use with the SAVe II+. The battery should be charged in accordance with the
instructions.
BATTERY - If you suspect the internal battery is damaged, take the unit out of service
immediately. Contact AutoMedx for disposition instruction. DO NOT SHIP DAMAGED
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
RISK OF INFECTION
- A patient treated by mechanical ventilation is highly vulnerable
to the risks of infection. Dirty or contaminated equipment is a potential source of
infection. Clean the ventilator and its accessories regularly and systematically before
and after each use and following any maintenance procedure to reduce the risks of
infection.
SAND/DUST/DEBRIS INSIDE MANIFOLD
– Do not operate the SAVe II+ if sand,
dust, or other debris have entered the ports.
AUTOCLAVE/STERILIZATION - Never place any part of the SAVe II+ or its
accessories in an autoclave. Unless otherwise indicated, the SAVe II+ and its
accessories are shipped clean, but not sterile.
CONTAMINATED ENVIRONMENT
- Take appropriate precautions. The debris filter is
designed to stop particulates, not chemical or biological agents.
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PRE-USE CHECK
- Verify functionality of the alarms before connecting the patient to
the ventilator.
CROSS CONTAMINATION - Do not reuse single use accessories. This may cause
cross contamination between patients.
USE OUTSIDE SPECIFIED NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
- The performance
of the SAVe II+ may be materially affected if it is used outside of the specified normal
operating conditions.
VENTILATOR PRESETS
- Ventilator HEIGHT PRESETS may only be used on adult
patients. Do not use presets when ventilating children. Presets are intended to aid
operators with the initial setup but may not be appropriate for extended periods or in
all situations. Operators should consult their medical director to determine the
suitability of device presets for a given situation.
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PATIENT MONITORING
– This ventilator is intended to be continuously attended by
an operator. Failure to be in close proximity to this ventilator can contribute to patient
death or serious injury. Such personnel should be prepared to troubleshoot alarms,
address equipment malfunctions and circumstances where equipment experiences
problems.