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Safety and Warnings
Note to healthcare personnel providing training to lay users or 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
SVED®. Additionally, lay users 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:
Choking hazard. The SVED® 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 SVED® system 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 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 SVED® only as described in this user manual. Do not interconnect this SVED® with other devices not
included in this user manual. Failure to comply could result in improper therapy and could result in damage to
the SVED®.
CAUTION:
This system is not intended to be used in MRI environments or in the presence of strong magnetic fields.
Do not use this device 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 SVED® can be used outdoors for short periods of time (not more than 24 hours). Shelter from rain.
