Fresenius Medical Care multiFiltrate, Instructions For Use Manual

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Chapter 4: Operation
4-2 Fresenius Medical Care multiFiltrate IFU-EN-UK 15A-2015
Warning
Risk of cross-contamination if tubing systems without
hydrophobic filters are used

Only use tubing systems with hydrophobic filters in the pressure
lines.
Warning
Risk of cross-contamination in the event of an incorrect response
to a wet or defective hydrophobic filter

Never force back any fluid with a syringe (risk of damaging the
hydrophobic filter) .

Close off the tube with the wetted / defective hydrophobic filter.

Replace the relevant tubing system. In the case of a pressure line
with a wet hydrophobic filter, use a replacement pressure line
(accessory available from manufacturer).
If you cannot exclude the possibility that the device may have become
contaminated:

Take the device out of service after completing treatment.
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Have the device tested for contamination by service support.
If the device is contaminated, all affected parts must be disinfected or
replaced by service support.
Warning
IV pole
Danger in case of excessive load (respect the maximum load)
If the load on the IV pole is too high, the device may tilt.
Ensure that the maximum allowed load on the IV pole of 6 kg is not
exceeded.
Warning
Tubing systems and multiFiltrate kits must be replaced no later than the
service life date indicated by the manufacturer. The usable life is
specified on the packaging of the tubing systems.