2.2 Intended purpose
The VELOX is an inhalation device for treatment of the airways.
2.3 Intended use
For reasons of hygiene, the nebuliser, the mouthpiece and the SMARTMASK Baby
must only be used by a single patient.
This product is only designed for patients who are able to breathe by themselves and
are conscious.
Only medication that has been approved for inhalation treatment must be used. Take
note of any restrictions in the instructions for use of the medication in question.
The VELOX is not designed for use with antibiotics that are intended to treat
bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
2.4 Contraindications
None.
2.5 Product variants
The VELOX is available in two different versions:
– VELOX
For treatment of the respiratory tract in adults and children aged approx. 3 years
and older.
– VELOX Junior
For treating babies with a body weight of approx. 2.5 kg and more, infants and chil-
dren.
If these younger patients are not yet able to inhale using the mouthpiece, treatment
must be carried out using the SMARTMASK Baby included with the product.
2.6 Material information
Polypropylene
Nebuliser, mouthpiece, VELOXcare
Thermoplastic elastomer
Nebuliser, mouthpiece, controller (housing),
VELOXcare
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Controller (housing)
Silicone
SMARTMASK Baby
2.7 Maintenance
The device does not require any maintenance.
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