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M000 Control Unit Operator’s Manual: U .S .
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This product is to be used by or under the supervision of trained, qualified medical
personnel .
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The operator is responsible for determining the appropriateness of user-settable
parameters .
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The KIMBERLY-CLARK*Patient Warming System M000 Control Unit must be used
only with the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Thermal Pads .
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The Thermal Pads are non-sterile . If used in a sterile environment, pads should
be placed according to the physician’s request, prior to the sterile preparation or
sterile draping . Thermal Pads should not be placed in a sterile field .
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The Control Unit will control and monitor core temperature using an indwelling
temperature probe attached to the system – Kimberly-Clark recommends
the use of a second site to verify core temperature while controlling and
monitoring patient temperature .
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It is the sole responsibility of the clinician operator to monitor patient
temperature when in Manual Mode and to adjust the water temperature
target appropriately .
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Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician .
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The Control Unit will not control the patient’s temperature in Manual
Mode (Water Temperature Control) . Ensure that the selected target water
temperature is appropriate for the patient’s temperature . Since patient
temperature is not controlled in Manual Mode, patient temperature should be
monitored at regular intervals during prolonged warm water or cold water treat-
ment to minimise over-warming or over-cooling the patient .
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Any device connected to the RS232 data port must comply with the applicable
standards for that device .
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Patient temperature will not be controlled and alarms are disabled in Stop Mode .
Patient temperature may increase or decrease with the KIMBERLY-CLARK*
Patient Warming System M000 Control Unit in Stop Mode .
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Do not place Thermal Pads over an electrosurgical grounding pad . The
combination of heat sources may result in skin injury .
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The Thermal Pads must be changed after 24 hours of use . If thermal treatment is
to continue, a new set of pads should replace the old pads .
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Do not allow circulating water to contaminate the sterile field if pad lines are
disconnected . The circulating water is non-sterile .
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The pads are non-sterile for single patient use . Do not reprocess or sterilize .
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Do not puncture the pads with sharp objects . Punctures will result in air
entering the fluid pathway and may reduce performance .
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