Instructions for use
Altera
®
nebuliser handset
– Read these instructions carefully to learn how to use
your Altera
®
nebuliser handset.
– Make sure you also read the
instructions for use
enclosed to the eFlow
®
rapid nebuliser system
before
first use. They include important additional information
about use of the Altera
®
nebuliser handset in particu-
lar in relation to connection, operation, cleaning and
disinfection.
1
Intended use
The Altera
®
nebuliser handset is intended to be used in combination
with an eFlow
®
rapid
control unit (type 178) or an eBase Controller
(type 678).
It is only for use in combination with Cayston
®
(aztreonam lysine)
for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Follow also the package
leaflet of this medicine.
–
Do not fill Cayston
®
in any other nebuliser handset than
Altera
®
as this will cause delivery of an incorrect dos-
age.
– The Altera
®
nebuliser is intended for use by one person
only and must not be used by more than one patient.
Patient group: 6 years and older
Nebulisation time: 2 - 3 minutes
2
Use of nebuliser handset
•
Clean and disinfect the nebuliser handset including the aero-
sol head according to the instructions for use enclosed to the
eFlow
®
rapid
nebuliser system before first use.
•
Assemble the nebuliser handset as shown in the pictures:
1
Open the nebuliser handset
2
Insert the aerosol head –
Do not touch the membrane
(metal part, CENTER) of the aerosol head!
3
Place the inspiratory valve
4
Close the nebuliser handset
5
Attach the mouthpiece
6
Mount the connection cord
7
Fill in the medication
8
Close the medication reservoir
9
Sit in an upright position and relax
This makes inhalation easier and improves deposition of the
medication in the respiratory tract.
Data for use of the nebuliser handset with mask are not available.
3
Product life time
Each pack of Cayston
®
for a treatment cycle of 28 days contains an
Altera
®
nebuliser handset. Using a new handset for each treatment
cycle ensures a precise dosage throughout the course of treatment
and makes inhalation as fast as possible.
4
Hygienic re-processing
The nebuliser handset (incl. aerosol head) must be cleaned imme-
diately after each use and disinfected at least once a day (see
instructions for use enclosed to the eFlow
®
rapid
nebuliser system).
5
Content of the carton
One Altera
®
nebuliser handset including an Altera
®
aerosol head.
6
Explanation of symbols
Manufacturer
Article number
Serial number
CE marking: This product is compliant with the
requirements set forth in 93/42/EEC (Medical
Devices) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
Safety warning
Follow the instructions for use
(background = blue, symbol = white)
The medical device was distributed commercially
after 13 August 2005.
This product must not be
disposed of with normal domestic waste.
The
symbol of a crossed-through refuse bin indicates
that separate collection is required.
7
Particle size distribution
Information about particle size distribution compliant with
DIN EN 13544-1 is available on request from PARI Pharma.
Further information is available from your local service partner.
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