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Disposal
Dispose of this device in accordance with local regulations.
9. EMC information
Your unit has been designed to meet EMC standards throughout its Service Life without
additional maintenance. There is always an opportunity to relocate your DreamStation 2
Advanced Therapy Device within an environment that contains other devices with their own
unknown EMC behavior. If you believe your unit is affected by locating it closer to another
device, simply separate the devices to remove the condition.
Pressure and Flow Accuracy
If you suspect that the pressure and/or flow rate accuracy is affected by EMC interference
remove power and relocate the device to another area. If performance continues to be
affected discontinue use and contact your home care provider.
SpO
2
and Pulse Rate Accuracy
The DreamStation 2 therapy device is designed to capture the SpO
2
and pulse rate oximetry
data within the accuracy specification described in the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for
use. When 4 hours of successful oximetry data have been achieved the device indicates this
to the user by displaying “SpO2 Successful”. If you suspect that your unit is affected by EMC
interference remove power and relocate the device to another area. If performance continues
to be affected discontinue use and contact your home care provider.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions – This device is
intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of this device
should make sure it is used in such an environment.
E
missions
T
EsT
C
omplianCE
E
lECTromagnETiC
E
nvironmEnT
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RF emissions
CISPR 11
Group 1
The device uses RF energy only for its internal
function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low
and are not likely to cause any interference in
nearby electronic equipment.
