
Device description
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Instructions for Use
Barkey S-line
2.6
Use for the intended purpose
The Barkey S-line is an active medical warming device that warms an infusion line and can be used
in combination with the blood return line of haemodialysis devices, to protect patients from hypo-
thermia.
The infusion tubes that are to be warmed are placed in the warming section of the Barkey S-line
and enclosed by the warming section.
The Barkey S-line can be used in all cases in which hypothermia of the patient through cold trans-
fusions and infusion solutions is to be prevented.
This summary of information on the use of the device for its intended purpose will be supple-
mented in these instructions for use in each chapter. Please read these chapters carefully for infor-
mation on how to use the device in detail.
2.7
Contraindication
The device may not be used to warm living organisms, objects or fluids of any kind with the ex-
ception of those described in the intended purpose.
The device may not be used to fasten, pull or lift loads.
Contraindications on warming blood and blood products are not known.
2.8
Safety features
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Easy to use (ON or OFF) through permanently preset temperature.
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Easy-to-read layout and marking of the display and control elements.
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Integrated overtemperature protector in the warming section (see chapter 2.9).
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Automatic warming and sensor fracture monitoring.
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Optical and acoustic signals in case of fault.
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Monitoring of the temperature in the control unit.
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Temperature-dependent ventilator controller in the control unit
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Suitable for permanent operation.
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Homogeneous temperature distribution in the warming section, no hot spots.
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No mechanical obstructions for the flow of the fluid.
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No denaturation of blood or blood products.
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Safety extra-low voltage at the warming section (application part).
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Defibrillation protection of the whole device.
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Control unit protected from water drops up to 15° inclination (IPX2).
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Corrosion-free plastic housing.