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1 Safety Information
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Safety
Information
Intended use
The
MEDISANA
inhalator
IN 500 Compact / IN 550 Pro
is suitable for
the temporary oral or nasal inhalation therapy with nebulised medi-
cation in private households. The unit must only be used by patients,
who became familiar with the usage of the device with a recommended
or prescribed (by a doctor or pharmacist) liquid medication.
The user needs to read and understand these instructions of use and
needs to understand the general machine operation.
Always pay attention to the notes in the accompanying information for
the medication to be inhaled and follow the instuctions of your doctor or
pharmacist.
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Contraindications
The
MEDISANA
inhalator
IN 500 Compact / IN 550 Pro
is only
designed to be used by patients, who are able to breath by themselves
and are conscious.
The appliance is not suitable for patients, who breathe through a
surgical opening in the windpipe (tracheostoma).
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Use the device only according to its intended purpose as specified in the
instruction manual. The warranty will be invalidated if used for purposes
other than those for which it is intended.
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Any application other than the herewith described is improper and
therefore considered dangerous. If the appliance is not used according
to the instructions, the user is liable for the safe operation of the unit.
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A single inhalation application should not exceed 20 minutes.
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Only use genuine accessories and spare parts provided by the manufac-
turer.
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Use only liquid medications that have been approved for use in inhala-
tion therapy. Before starting therapy, discuss the length, dosage, fre-
quency of use and the selection of the medication with your doctor or
pharmacist.
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Do not use only water in the nebulizer for nebulizing purposes.
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This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children)
with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with in-
sufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a
person responsible for their safety, or unless they have been instructed
in the use of the device.
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Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
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Small parts (e.g. the air filter) can be swallowed. Therefore keep and
dispose of all small parts out of reach of children.
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Do not use or store the appliance, where it may be exposed to noxious
fumes or volatile substances.
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Do not operate the device in the vicinity of anaesthetic mixtures, that are
inflammable in air or oxygen.
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Avoid contact with pointed or sharp objects.
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Do not block the ventilation slots . Never place the device where the
ventilation slots may be obstructed during operation. Do not cover the
compressor with a blanket or towel etc, during use.
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