General information
CNAP
®
Monitor 500
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No liquids must ingress the CNAP
®
Monitor 500. In case this should happen, the instrument
must not be started up again until after inspection by a qualified technician.
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Any chemicals needed for the use and maintenance of the device are only to be prepared and
stored in correspondingly designated containers in order to prevent confusion entailing possible
serious consequences.
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Medical devices like the CNAP
®
Monitor 500 are to be operated only by accordingly trained per-
sons who can guarantee the proper handling of the device on the basis of their special training
or their skills and practical experience.
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The operator has to be familiar with the operation of the CNAP
®
Monitor 500. Before each mea-
surement process, the operator has to check and control the due condition, operational reliabili-
ty and functional safety of the device.
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Before connecting any cables to a patient, all connecting cables need to be visually inspected for
signs of damage. Any faulty parts (e.g. cables or plugs) are to be replaced immediately. Only
original CNSystems Medizintechnik AG accessories and replacement parts are to be used.
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Please pay close attention during operation and storage of the device: Do not bend the cables
or hoses excessively or coil them up too tightly, as this might result in damaging cables and
hoses. Any damaged cables or hoses are to be replaced immediately.
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Take care to ensure regular and sufficient air circulation around the device. Also take into con-
sideration the necessary environmental conditions specified in this manual (see Appendix C –
Technical specifications).
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A thorough examination of the device for its operational reliability is due on a regular basis (ap-
prox. once every month).
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This manual is an integral part of the CNAP
®
Monitor 500. By adhering to its safety measures
and recommendations, the operator ensures the correct use and operation of the device as well
as the operators' and the patients' safety. Notes and precautions of particular importance are
highlighted by the following symbols:
,
,
(see chapter 1 – About this manual).
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In order to ensure the device's faultless functioning, accuracy of measurement and immunity of
interference as well as the patients' safety, only use original CNSystems accessories and re-
placement parts. CNSystems will not warrant for faultless functioning and operation if third par-
ty manufacturer replacement parts and accessories are used.
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CNSystems Medizintechnik AG is not liable for any warranty claim for possible damages if parts
of third party manufacturers are used.
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CNSystems warrants for faultless functioning, reliability and safety of this device on the condi-
tion that the procedures of installation, extensions and enhancements, new settings, alterations,
maintenance and repair are exclusively carried out by CNSystems or a company authorized by
CNSystems. In addition, the appliance and operation of the CNAP
®
Monitor 500 must be in ac-
cordance with the instructions in this operator's manual.
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All copyrights concerning the devices, procedures, electronic circuits, software programs and
labels mentioned in this manual are reserved to CNSystems Medizintechnik AG.
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Never touch the AUX, Ethernet and USB interfaces together with the patient.
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All devices that get connected to the AUX, Ethernet and USB interfaces must meet EN 60950-1
standard.
2.2.2
Blood pressure
CNAP
®
:
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In rare cases, it might happen that the device is unable to detect a continuous blood pressure
signal. Usually, the middle and index fingers are best suited for applying the finger cuffs as their
phalanges are the longest. If it is not possible to obtain a continuous blood pressure signal, this
is, in most cases, caused by a vasopathy. Warming up the hand, for example in warm water,
may solve the problem.
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If no continuous blood pressure waveform is displayed within a few minutes, the cause is prob-
ably an insufficient blood flow in the fingers. In this case, try using another pair of fingers or the
other hand. If this is not successful either, please check if the labeling on the CNAP
®
double fin-
ger cuff (symbol) is on the side of the back of the hand.
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To avoid mechanical damage to the finger cuffs, never start measuring without a finger in the
blood pressure cuff. Also, remove all objects (e.g. rings) from the fingers before measuring.
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During NBP measurements or venous stasis, the graphic display of the blood pressure waveform
may be physiologically influenced.
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