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Safety instructions
– Before you plug in the device, please check that your local power supply is the same as the voltage
given on the specification plate.
– The Invia Liberty pump is verified within the scope of conformity evaluation and is only to be used with
products included in the Invia Liberty NPWT system and distributed by Medela. Medela can only gua-
rantee the effective performance of the system with these products.
– Wireless communication equipment such as wireless home network devices, mobile phones, cordless
telephones and their base stations, and walkie-talkies can interfere with the Invia Liberty pump and
should be kept at a minimum distance of 30 cm away from the Invia Liberty pump.
– The patient should be regularly monitored according to facility or institution guidelines.
– Invia Liberty pump must remain in an upright position during use.
– Supervision is necessary when the Liberty pump is used in the vicinity of children.
– Do not use Invia Liberty pump if:
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The power cord or plug are damaged
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The device is not functioning properly
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The device is damaged
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The device has apparent safety defects
– Never pull the plug out of the main socket by pulling on the connecting cable.
– Keep the Invia Liberty pump with associated products away from hot surfaces.
– Never place the Invia Liberty pump, charger or docking station device in water or other liquids and
keep the charger connector away from moisture or immersion in water.
– The Invia Liberty pump must not be used for suctioning explosive, easily flammable or corrosive
liquids.
– The tubing connected to the canister must never come in direct contact with the wound area.
Wound assessment
CAUTION
Patient monitoring: The patient should be monitored regularly according to the
physician’s instructions and facility guidelines to check for patient comfort, therapy compliance
and signs of infection.
WARNING
Objective indications or signs of a possible infection or complication must be addressed immedi-
ately (e.g. fever, pain, redness, increased warmth, swelling or purulent discharge). Non-obser-
vance can lead to con si de rable danger to the patient.
Observe wound/periwound tissue and exudate for signs of infection or other complications. Most com-
mon signs of infection include redness, tenderness, fever, swelling, itching, increased warmth in the
wound area, strong odor or purulent discharge. Additional symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
headache, dizziness, fainting, sore throat with swelling of the mucous membranes, disorientation, high
fever (> 38.8° C), refractory hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, or erythroedema (a sunburn-like rash).
More serious complications of infection include pain, discomfort, fever, gangrene, toxic or septic shock. If
more serious complications of infection occur, discontinue therapy and consult a physician immediately.
