Gas Module 3 Operating Instructions
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Warnings
Introduction
WARNING: Connection of the Gas Module 3 exhaust port to the
hospital’s waste gas scavenging system is strongly
recommended to prevent exposure of hospital personnel to
the patient’s respiratory sample. Vacuum (negative
pressure) should not exceed 1 mmHg at the Gas Module
Pump Exhaust fitting. Excessive scavenge vacuum may
result in damage to the Gas Module’s internal pump.
WARNING: The use of gas sampling accessories in Gas Module 3 other
than specified by Mindray DS may cause significant
measurement errors and patient risk.
WARNING: Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those
specified in the manual may result in increased
Electromagnetic Emissions or decreased Electromagnetic
Immunity of the Gas Module 3.
WARNING: With the exception of stacking under a bedside monitor
with the appropriate mounting brackets, the Gas Module 3
should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Gas
Module 3 should be observed to verify normal operation in
the configuration in which it will be used.
WARNING: If the water trap breaks or becomes damaged during
operation, there is a risk that bacteria and/or mucus may
contaminate the Gas Module.
WARNING: Do not use Adult/Pediatric type water traps and/or
sampling lines with neonates to avoid high sampling flow.
WARNING: The Gas Module must not be used with flammable
anesthetic agents.
WARNING: The Gas Module water trap, sampling line and airway
adapter should be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations for contaminated and biologically hazardous
items.
WARNING: Do not clean the Gas Module while it is on and/or plugged
in.
WARNING: Connect only DRYLINE
™
gas sampling lines to the water
trap. Note that there may be other compatible tubes present
that must not be used, e.g. IV lines.
WARNING: Do not use DRYLINE
™
Neonatal sampling lines (blue Luer
lock nuts) with DRYLINE
™
Adult/Pediatric water traps as this
could result in incorrect measurement data.
WARNING: Do not use DRYLINE
™
Adult/Pediatric sampling lines
(colorless Luer lock nuts) with DRYLINE
™
Neonatal water
traps as this could result in incorrect measurement data.
WARNING: The contents of the water trap should be handled as a
potential infection hazard.
WARNING: Do not use other cleaning methods for the DRYLINE
™
water
traps. Do not clean or wash the filter housing of the water
trap. Never allow alcohol to enter the filter housing. Never
force air through the water trap.
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