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Introduction
The User Manual provides instructions on how to operate the Micro
+
™ Smokerlyzer® monitor
and its
accessories. It contains relevant information about the monitors, its uses and its care, including step-
by-step instructions with screens and illustrations.
The Micro
+
™ Smokerlyzer® displays CO ppm, %COHb an
d %FCOHb. Devices only directly measure CO
ppm, the %COHb and %FCOHb is a calculation based on clinical evidence. Clinical research has
demonstrated that a useful relationship between carbon monoxide and carboxyhaemoglobin is
obtained after a short period of breath-holding.
Definitions
WARNING:
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION:
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in damage to
the device.
NOTE:
used to call attention to notable information that should be followed during use.
Compliance
The Micro
+
™ Smokerlyzer® monitor is
CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC.
Please refer to the ‘Safety
Information’ section of this manual for more information on the
compliance of the Smokerlyzer® monitors.
Intended Use
The Micro
+
™ Smokerlyzer® product is a breath carbon monoxide monitor
intended for multi-patient
use by healthcare professionals in smoking cessation programmes and research. It can also be used
as an indicator of carbon monoxide poisoning in a healthcare environment.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications.
