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07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide
3-1
Warnings and Cautions
3.1 Side Effects and Contraindications
Baxter’s HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO APD Systems are not designed, sold, or
intended for use except as indicated. See Section 4, Indications for Use .
Baxter’s HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO APD Systems are not intended to be a
substitute for monitoring the patient’s overall condition by trained and qualified
personnel.
3.2 Warnings
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS CYCLER!
3.2.1 Treatment
Use aseptic technique to reduce the chance of infection:
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When you connect yourself to the cycler
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When you disconnect yourself from the cycler
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Any time you handle fluid lines and solution bags
Contaminating any part of the fluid path can result in peritonitis.
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneal membrane, usually caused
by infection.
WARNING
Warnings are related to things that can cause harm to you.