Biocare iM 12, User Manual

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Chapter 6 Parameter Monitoring
--104-- User Manual of Veterinary Monitor
device>, causing the ISA/<host device> to fall on the animal.

Dispose nomoline family sampling lines in accordance with local regulations for biohazardous
waste.
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Use only airway T-adapters with the sampling point in the center of the adapter.

Do only use sample lines intended for anesthetic agents if N
2
O and/or anesthetic agents are being
used.

Do not use T-adapter with animal < 10 kg, as this adds 7 ml dead space to the animal circuit.

Do not use the ISA gas analyzer with metered-dose inhalers or nebulized medications as this may
clog the bacteria filter.

Since a successful zeroing requires the presence of ambient air (21% O
2
and 0% CO
2
), ensure that
the ISA is placed in a well ventilated place. Avoid breathing near the ISA sidestream gas analyzer
before or during the zeroing procedure.

Never sterilize or immerse the ISA sidestream gas analyzer in liquid.

Measurements can be affected by mobile and portable RF communications equipment. Make sure
that the ISA sidestream gas analyzer is used in the electromagnetic environment specified in this
manual.

ISA sidestream gas analyzer is intended only as an adjunct in animal assessment. It must be used
in conjunction with other assessments of clinical signs and symptoms.

Replace the sampling line if the sampling line input connector starts flashing red, or a
“Sample line
clogged” message is displayed on the host.

No modification of this equipment is allowed without authorization of the manufacturer. If this
equipment is modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure continued
safe operation.

ISA sidestream gas analyzers are not designed for MRI environments.

During MRI scanning, the <host device> must be placed outside the MRI suite.

Use of high frequency electrosurgical equipment in the vicinity of the ISA/<host device> may
produce interference and cause incorrect measurements.

Do not apply negative pressure to remove condensed water from the nomoline family sampling line.

Too strong positive or negative pressure in the animal circuit might affect the sample flow.

Strong scavenging suction pressure might affect the sample flow.

Exhaust gases should be returned to the animal circuit or to a scavenging system.

Due to the risk of animal cross-infection, always use a bacteria filter on the exhaust port side if
sampled gas is intended to be re-breathed.

Do not place the ISA gas analyzer in any position that might cause it to fall on the animal.

Do not re-use disposable single-animal use nomoline family sampling lines due to the risk of cross
contamination.

Do not sterilize or immerse nomoline family sampling lines in liquid.

Do not operate the ISA sidestream gas analyzer if the enclosure is damaged.
Attention

The ISA
“plug-in and measure” analyzers should be securely mounted in order to avoid the risk of
damage to the ISA.

Do not operate the ISA sidestream gas analyzer outside the specified operating environment.

(US Only) Caution: federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed
healthcare practitioner.