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Safety and Warnings
Note to healthcare personnel providing training to lay users or lay caregivers (lay responsible
organizations):
Be sure to include all of the warnings below when providing training to lay operators, especially
in a home care environment. Lay users and caregivers should contact Customer Support if there is a change in
the performance of the Catalyst™. Additionally, lay users and caregivers should be instructed on proper cleaning
procedures to avoid hazards such as electric shock. Lay users and caregivers should also be trained on inappropriate
environments for use (e.g. bathtub). For guidance on training, please contact Customer Support.
WARNING:
Strangulation hazard. Do not leave A.C. Power Adapter cord, tubing, or other choking hazards where
infants or young children can become caught. If these objects get wrapped around the neck, strangulation and death
can occur.
WARNING:
The Catalyst™ contains small parts, which could become detached and pose a choking hazard. Some of
these components could be inhaled or swallowed by a small child, toddler or infant, which could result in suffocation
or death. Keep all parts of the Catalyst™ out of reach of small children.
WARNING:
Do not modify this equipment without authorization from the manufacturer. Modification of this system
could result in physical hazards, including delayed therapy, electrocution and fire. These hazards could result in injury
or death.
WARNING:
Use only the Cardinal Health™ NPWT Occlusion Detection Dressing or Kendall™ NPWT Incision
Management Dressing and accessories listed in this manual. Use of other dressings and accessories can create
hazardous situations, including improper therapy or delayed therapy. This could result in improper healing, damage to
the wound area and infection.
CAUTION:
Use the Catalyst™ only as described in this User Manual. Do not interconnect the Catalyst™ with other
devices not included in this user manual. Failure to comply could result in improper therapy and could result in damage
to the Catalyst™.
CAUTION:
This system is not intended to be used in MRI environments or in the presence of strong magnetic fields. Do
not use the CATALYST™ in any areas with strong magnetic fields. The system contains metal components which could
cause unintended movement. This unintended movement could cause clinician or patient harm due to falling objects
or collisions.
CAUTION:
If you are in an environment with pet hair, please use caution when adhering the wound dressing to the
wound site. Pet hair could contaminate the wound site and prevent adhesion of the wound dressing. This could result
in possible infection of the wound or reduced effectiveness of the system.
CAUTION:
The Catalyst™ system can be used outdoors for short periods of time (not more than 24 hours). Shelter from
the rain.