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Ref No. TN300 EN-01
12. Training & Qualification of personnel
Hypothermia treatment of patients requires skilled personnel.
All users must ensure they have been adequately trained
on treatment operations for inducing systemic hypothermia with the
TECOTHERM NEO system within Intended Use
on how to manage unusual situations, and deal with problems and malfunctions
in treatment operations for inducing systemic hypothermia with the
TECOTHERM NEO system
For more information contact your authorised service partner.
13. Service, preventive maintenance, Software Update
13.1 Service & Maintenance
To ensure and maintain a safe and proper long-term operation of the TECOTHERM
NEO equipment regular system inspection by an authorized service provider is
necessary. The inspection has to be done in compliance with current local legal rules
and regulations.
The manufacturer recommends system check and calibration at least every 12 months.
Preventive maintenance measures
TECOTHERM NEO requires only few preventive activities as follows.
13.2 Cleaning the ventilation hole structure (device bottom)
NOTE
Inspection of the bottom ventilation holes should be made every
1-2 months. Also check the bottom ventilation slits are clear and
free from dust, use a small vacuum cleaner if necessary.
We recommend hygienic cleaning of the bottom every 1-2 months. This
disinfecting cleaning may be performed by wiping with a mild liquid
disinfectant appropriate for medical purposes.
13.3 Substitution of TECOmed fluid
The
TECOmed
fluid circulating in the
TECOTHERM NEO
system should be
substituted every 3 months.
Substitution should be performed in the Treatment Mode 3 Constant Mattress
Temperature.
