Blease Datum L Series, User Manual

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Datum 'L' Vaporizer
User Manual
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Warnings and Cautions
The following statements are made to comply with the
requirements of IEC 60601-1.
1. This device may be sold to, and used on the order of, a
medically qualified practitioner only.
2. This vaporizer is designed for use with one anaesthetic
agent only, which is that named on the filler.
Incorrect dosage may result if the wrong drug is used in
this vaporizer.
National and international standards are provided for by
the keyed filler version of this vaporizer.
3. The anaesthetic agent is named on the filler according
to BP, USP or Ph EUR. It is the user's responsibility to
ensure that the trade name of a drug is equivalent to that
used in the appropriate pharmacopoeia.
4. The vaporizer must be secured in the upright position
before it is connected to a patient and a leak test
performed.
Excess dosage may be delivered if the vaporizer is
moved suddenly during use.
5. In the interests of health and safety it is recommended
that the vaporizer be drained prior to transportation.
The concentration control must be set to zero if the
vaporizer is transported when filled. The vaporizer must
be secured in the upright position for at least one hour
before it is connected to a breathing system. It should
then be flushed at 4 l/min for two minutes before being
connected to a patient.
Excess dosage may be delivered if adequate time is not
allowed for the liquid to return to its normal level.
If the vaporizer has been transported with the
concentration control at any position other than zero
contact the Blease Service Department or an authorized
engineer for advice.