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WARNINGS
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
» Before use, all individuals who will be using this product must become thoroughly
familiar with the information contained in this Operation Manual. Strict
adherence to the operating instructions is necessary for safe and effective product
performance. This product will perform only as designed and only if installed and
operated in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.
» Although the sensor of this device has been tested with various anesthesia gases
including nitrous oxide, Halothane, Isoflurane, Enflurane, Sevoflurane and Desflurane
and found to have acceptably low interference, the device in entirety (including
electronics) is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. Only the threaded sensor face, flow diverter,
and “T” adapter may be allowed to contact such a gas mixture.
» This device does not contain automatic barometric pressure compensation.
DO NOT
use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive substances, vapors
or atmosphere.
» Not for use in an MRI environment.
» Improper use of this device can cause inaccurate oxygen readings which can lead to
improper treatment, hypoxia or hyperoxia. Follow the procedures outlined in this user
manual.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury and property damage.
» The Maxtec MAX-250 oxygen sensor is a sealed device containing a weak acid
electrolyte, lead (Pb), and lead acetate. Lead and lead acetate are hazardous waste
constituents and should be disposed of properly, or returned to Maxtec for proper
disposal or recovery.
» The Handi+ is not intended for steam, ethylene oxide or radiation sterilization.
DO NOT
autoclave or expose the sensor to high temperatures.
DO NOT
immerse the Handi+ oxygen analyzer in any cleaning solution.
» The flow diverter provided with the Handi+ is for use with flowing gases only.
DO NOT
use the diverter when performing static sampling (e.g., in incubators,
oxygen tents, oxygen hoods).
DO NOT
attempt any repairs or procedures, which are not described in this
Operation Manual. Maxtec cannot warrant this product from damage resulting from
misuse, unauthorized repair or improper maintenance of this product.
» The Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
» There are no internal user-serviceable parts.
» Never install the sensor in a location that will expose the sensor to patient’s exhaled
breath or secretions.