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1.5.4
Precautions
Precautions must be taken in the following circumstances:
Patients who receive anticoagulants and have active bleeding
Patients with complicated wound hemostases
Use of the device in direct proximity to blood vessels, organs, muscles and fascias
Irradiated vessels and tissues
Bone fragments
Uncooperative patients
Untreated malnutrition
1.5.5
Restrictions on use
In medical rooms where potential equalization is necessary (e.g. heart surgery)
In hazardous areas
Outside / outdoor
1.6
Basic Safety Instructions
CAUTION!
Health risks due to the handling of infectious liquids or pathogenic germs.
Infectious and pathogenic germs in the wound exudate cause health risks.
Perform wound treatment carefully.
Follow the hygiene, cleaning and decontamination instructions.
WARNING!
Risk of damage due to improper power supply.
Improper operation causes overvoltage in the device which may be transmitted
to the operator.
Ensure prior to startup that the mains supply is designed to operate at
supply voltages of 100-240 V alternating current.
Ensure prior to startup in UL listed markets such as the USA and Canada
that the mains supply is designed to operate at a supply voltage of 120 V
alternating current.
Only operate the device with the provided power supply unit (Type: FRIWO
FW 7555M/12).
ATTENTION!
Risk of damage due to electromagnetic phenomena.
Medical electrical equipment is subject to special precautionary measures
regarding electromagnetic compatibility and must be installed and operated in
accordance with the EMC information provided in the accompanying
documentation! (see chapter 7.3)
