GE iVent 201 Series, User'S Reference Manual

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patient.
CAUTION Prior to use, examine the patient circuit carefully. Should
any damage, discoloration or other abnormality appear
to any part of the patient circuit, do not use. Replace
patient circuit.
Not for use with external nebulizer. It is recommended to
provide inhalation therapy by Metered Dose Inhalor (MDI).
One-Way Valve must be inserted properly in the
inspiratory limb, as shown in figure 1.
This device is intended for use only by adequately trained
medical personnel.
This device is intended for use only with the VersaMed
iVent
TM
201 ventilator
Sterilization and Duration of Use
The Breathing Circuit should be sterilized in a steam autoclave. It can be sterilized
up to 40 times.
Phthalates
This device contains Phthalates
Risks and Precautionary Measures related to Phthalates:
This instruction pertains to the phthalate symbol marked on the device or its
packaging. If this device is used for the treatment of children, or treatment of
pregnant or nursing women; please note that the following types of procedures
may increase the risk of exposure to phthalates: Exchange transfusion in
neonates, total parenteral nutrition in neonates, multiple procedures in sick
neonates, haemodialysis in prepuberal males, male foetus and male infant of
pregnant women, and lactating women; and massive blood infusion into trauma
patients. Although these procedures have the potential for increased risk of
exposure, conclusive evidence of human health risks has not been established. As
a precautionary measure, to reduce the potential for unnecessary exposures to
phthalates, the product must be used in accordance with the instructions for use,
and practitioners should refrain from using this product beyond the period of
time the product is medically necessary or needed.