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© Ferno s.r.l. B-lock head immobiliser Rel.08042022 (ENG)
B-lock head immobiliser
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety information
Read this user manual carefully. It is an integral part of the
device and must always be stored close at hand. For your
personal safety and for that of patients, please observe the
following points:
– Before every use, make sure that there are no signs of
wear, damage and/or malfunctioning. Refer to section
Inspection
, page 11.
– In order to avoid infections and/or bacterial contaminations,
follow the indications in sections
Disinfection
and
Cleaning
,
page 11.
1.1 Warning
The danger symbols draw attention to potentially dangerous
situations that, if disregarded, may result in accidents,
damage and/or injury.
WARNING
Untrained users may injure themselves, cause damage and/or
physical harm. Allow only trained and qualified staff to use the head
immobiliser.
Improper use of the head immobiliser may cause damage and/or
injury. Use the head immobiliser as described in this manual.
Unauthorised modifications of the head immobiliser could cause
serious damage, injury and/or unforeseeable operating problems.
Do not modify or alter the head immobiliser in any way.
Any damage to the components of the head immobiliser or to the
entire system may affect its performance and safety. Inspect the
head immobiliser frequently, especially before and after each use.
Place the head immobiliser out of service if it shows signs of wear
or damage.
An unassisted patient is at risk of injury. Never leave the patient alone
while tied to the head immobiliser. Assist the patient throughout all
rescue operations.
Occasional assistants may cause damage and/or physical harm, or
injure themselves. Do not allow occasional assistants to carry out
the preparation of the head immobiliser. Take extreme care when
using the device and coordinate any assistants.
Improper maintenance may cause serious accidents and/or damage.
Perform maintenance as instructed in this user manual.
The use of improper and/or unauthorised devices may cause
accidents, damage, and/or injury. Use only devices that have been
approved and authorised by Ferno s.r.l.
Unauthorised repairs carried out by people not approved by Ferno
s.r.l. will render all warranties null and void and may compromise the
safety of the head immobiliser.
Non-original spare parts and inadequate repairs may cause
damage and/or injury. Use only original Ferno spare parts and refer
exclusively to Ferno s.r.l.'s Customer Support.
1.2 Important
Boxes labelled "Important" contain important information
on use and/or maintenance of the device.
Important
1.3 Blood-borne diseases
To reduce risks of exposure to infectious diseases that may
be transmitted by blood, such as HIV-1 or Hepatitis, follow
the instructions on disinfection and cleaning in this manual
carefully.
1.4 Compatibility
The B-lock head immobiliser system can be used also on
other spinal supports such as:
Millennia Spinal Board and the entire Najo series.
1.5 Glossary of symbols
The symbols used in this manual are defined below. The CE
mark is present on the head immobiliser and in this manual.
Read the user manual
carefully
This product meets
European Union
Standards
Do not wash with high
pressure water
The head immobiliser requires
at least two qualified operators
for correct use
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