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Research applications
The research applications are not validated for
clinical use.
Special 6s FeNO measurement
This is a research application with an exhalation
time of 6 seconds.
1. Select Mode
2. Select Special mode
3. Make a measurement
according to the
instructions on page 7,
with an exhalation time of
6 seconds.
Nasal measurement
Contact your local Circassia representative or
Circassia Technical Support for further information.
Cautions
• Mobile phones and cordless phones might
interfere with the instrument and should
therefore be kept away from the instrument.
Interference could make it impossible to
perform a measurement.
• Make sure that you use the required
measurement mode, otherwise incorrect
exhaled NO results might be obtained.
• Use of substances containing alcohol close to
NIOX MINO
®
may cause erroneous measurement
results.
• Do not reuse the NIOX
®
Filters.
• The NIOX MINO instrument might produce some
heat during normal operation, the temperature
could increase up to 5°C above the ambient
temperature. Make sure that the base ventilation
slots are not blocked. Do not place the instrument
on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other soft surface.
• A maximum of 10 measurements/hour can be
performed during continuous use. How ever, it
will be possible to perform 20 measurements
per hour if the instrument is allowed to rest for a
minimum of 30 minutes after that.
•
The Special 6 s. exhalation and nasal modes are
intended for research use only.
• The NIOX MINO Sensor shall be kept in its
original unopened package before installation.
For transportation and storage conditions, refer to
the corresponding section in this manual.
• The NIOX MINO Sensor is sensitive to changes
in ambient temperature and humidity.
• Be careful when opening the Sensor can. The
inside of the opening has sharp edges. Do not
touch or clean the white Sensor membrane.
•Best performance is achieved if the ambient
conditions are stable. Refer to the "Operating
conditions" section. Keep the instrument away
from windows, sunshine, radiators, stove or open
fire in order to avoid unstable conditions. When
transporting the instrument from one location to
another, a prolonged stabilization period before
measurement might be required. Refer to the
recommended transportation conditions in the
“Transport and Storage” section. Always use a
NIOX MINO Bag for transportation. Keep the
NIOX MINO with mounted Sensor connected to
the power outlet whenever possible.
•NIOX MINO has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for medical devices according
EN/IEC 60601-1 Safety requirements for
medical electrical systems and electromagnetic
compatibility. These limits are designed to
provide protection against harmful interference
in a typical medical installation. However,
because of the increased use of radio-frequency
transmitting equipment and other sources of
electrical noise emitters in the health-care and