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1.2 Warnings
This device should be repaired only by qualified Ohio
Medical or Ohio Medical-trained, qualified personnel,
using only Ohio Medical recommended parts. There
are risks associated with using anything other
than Ohio Medical parts. Ohio Medical will assume
no responsibility for incidents which may occur if
the product was not repaired in accordance with
procedures authorized by Ohio Medical.
If the vacuum regulator is repaired or disassembled
in any manner, the service checkout procedure
must be performed before using the equipment on a
patient.
After patient use, if regulator is contaminated then
handle in accordance with you hospital’s infection
control policy.
To reduce transportation personnel and/or service
personnel exposure to hazardous contamination,
DO NOT ship any suction equipment that has been
contaminated.
Do not use this device in the presence of flammable
anesthetics. Static charges may not dissipate and a
possible explosion hazard exists in the presence of
these agents.
Connection to positive pressure sources such as
oxygen and medical air, even momentarily, could
injure the patient or operator.
Ohio Medical will assume no responsibility for
incidents which may occur if the product is not used
in accordance with product labeling.
To help prevent aspirate from entering the device,
wall outlet and pipeline equipment, a safety trap
should be attached prior to its use. Aspirate in the
regulator, wall outlet and pipeline equipment may
impair its operations. The use of the safety trap and
suction filter will help prevent this and extend the life
of suction equipment.
1.3 CAUTION
Do not use any Loctite® products or any products
which contain Methacrylate Ester as an active
ingredient to seal the threads on the adapters/probes
and fittings.
Use of lubricants other than recommended may
degrade plastic or rubber components.
Do not steam autoclave or liquid sterilize the
regulator. Severe impairment to the operation of the
regulator will result. Do not use harsh chemical or
cleaning solution. Do not spray cleaners directly onto
suction regulators. Only use chemical recommended
in this manual.
If any evidence of damage is found, repair as
necessary or contact your authorized service
provider.
Connection to
positive
pressure sources
such as
oxygen and medical air,
even momentarily, could
damage the equipment.
The suction control knob must be completely pushed in to
adjust the vacuum level. Failure to do so may damage the
vacuum regulator.
Not for transport use: The categories of field and
transport user are specifically defined in ISO 10079-
3. “Field” means use at accidents or emergencies
outside a hospital. “Transport” means use in
ambulances, cars and airplanes. These situations
may expose the equipment to uneven support,
water, dirt, and mechanical shock and temperature
extremes. Ohio Medical Suction equipment has not
been tested to comply with the specific requirements
of these categories.
Note: Ohio Medical requests that parties acquiring
this device:
Report the device’s purchase, receipt in trade, return
after sale, loss, destruction, or retirement.
Contact your Ohio Medical customer service
representative to obtain manual updates.
Authorized Service Center / Customer Service
Call 1-866-549-6446 or +1 847-855-0500 for service
and repair information.
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