ASTOFLO PLUS ECO Instructions for Use
4 Specification of application
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CAUTION
Risk of needle dislodgement!
The weight of the heating profile pulls on the patient’s infusion line. Carefully
secure the patient’s access against pulling. Attach the heating profile by
suitable methods (e.g. tape, plaster or Velcro
®
).
CAUTION
Risk of radio interferences!
The essential performance can be lost or degraded due to EM disturbances.
As a result, there is the possibility of hypothermia of the patient.
According the standard IEC/EN 60601-1-2, medical electrical equipment
requires special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
and needs to be installed and put into service according the EMC information
provided.
The device/system can cause radio interferences or can interfere with the
operation of devices in the vicinity. Appropriate measures may be necessary,
such as reorienting or relocating of ASTOFLO PLUS ECO or shielding.
3.4 Notices
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the warmer:
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Do not immerse the control unit or the heating profile in liquid.
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Do not disinfect the warmer with these methods:
steam (autoclave)
hot air
thermo-chemical cleaning solutions.
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Refer to the specific instructions for use of the disinfectants.
To avoid damaging during storage, place the heating profile loosely around
the control unit and do not kink or clamp it. Use narrow plaster strips or other
narrow, soft fixation methods (for example cannula fixation, tube holder or
Velcro
®
) to fix the heating profile.
The customer is responsible for the proper packaging and labelling of returns.
4 Specification of application
4.1 Intended use
ASTOFLO PLUS ECO is a warmer for Blood, Intravenous Fluids and Irrigation
Fluids. The application areas include blood transfusions, intravenous fluids,
dialysis, hemofiltration and apheresis.
4.2 Intended medical indication
The warming of medical fluids with ASTOFLO PLUS ECO supports the prevent-
ion and therapy of hypothermia.
