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BIOLOGICAL RISK - SKUDO™ blocks and sucks only the aerosols that follow the path
from the patient's oral cavity to the operator's face.SKUDO™ cannot be classified as a
personal protective equipment as it is not wearable and is not held in the hand by the op-
erator.For this reason it is necessary to always wear PPE as per current regulations.
WARNING! To ensure the functionality of the air curtain, check periodically the effi-
ciency of the compressed air system of the surgery and the supply pressure.
4.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Tecnomed Italia s.r.l. declines any liability, expressed or implied, and cannot be held
liable for personal injury and/or direct or indirect property damage deriving from failure
to comply with the instructions in this manual and/or from incorrect installation and/or use
of the device and its accessories and/or from improper and/or lack of cleaning and/or
maintenance.
Tecnomed Italia srl cannot be held responsible, expressly or implicitly, for any type of
injuries to persons and/or damages to property inflicted by the user of the product and its
accessories, and which have taken place in the following cases:
• If the device is used for other purposes than those for which it is intended;
• If the device is not used in compliance with the instructions and requirements provided
in this manual;
• Lack of stock materials to be used in the event of device stop due to fault or
inconveniences;
• Use of accessories not authorised by Tecnomed Italia srl;
• If the electrical system available at the installation site does not comply with the
application standard and the appropriate requirements;
• Assembly and/or repairs carried out by staff not authorised by Tecnomed Italia srl;
• If the storage conditions do not comply with the requirements specified in chapter
“Transport and storage conditions”.
5- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
5.1 - INTENDED USE AND METHODS OF USE
SKUDO™ is an aerosol protection system designed for the following sectors:Dentistry, max-
illofacial surgery, cosmetic microsurgery, otolaryngology or in any other sector where it is
necessary to protect yourself from aerosol flows.
It is the responsibility of the user to:
1- Use only EC certified devices in perfect state.
2- Protect himself, the patients and any third parties from any hazards.
3- Avoid any contamination of the product.
When using the device, follow the applicable regulations in force in the country of use, especially:
1- The provisions in force regarding safety at work.
2- The accident prevention measures in force.
DANGER! he device must be used exclusively by specialised and suitably trained personnel.
Use the device only for the intended use that is foreseen for it. Failure to observe this prescription
may cause serious injuries to the patient, the operator, and damages to the device.
DANGER! Tecnomed Italia s.r.l. declines any liability, expressed or implied, and cannot
be held liable for personal injury and/or direct or indirect property damage deriving from
failure to comply with the instructions in this manual and/or from incorrect installation and/
