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Warning:
The IRMA probe is intended for use by authorized and trained medical personnel
only.
The IRMA probe must not be used with flammable anesthetic agents.
Disposable IRMA airway adapters shall not be reused. Reuse of the single use
adapter can cause cross infection.
Used airway adapters shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for
medical waste.
Do not use the IRMA infant airway adapter with adults as this may cause excessive
flow resistance.
Do not use the IRMA Adult/Pediatric airway adapter with infants as the adapter adds
6 ml dead space to the patient circuit.
Use only Masimo manufactured IRMA airway adapters.
Incorrect probe zeroing will result in false gas readings.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Replace the airway adapter if rainout/condensation occurs inside the airway adapter.
The IRMA probe is not designed for MRI-environments.
If, for whatever the reason, the IRMA probe is in direct contact with any parts of the
infant's body an insulation material shall be placed between the IRMA probe and the
body.
Measurements can be affected by mobile and RF communications equipment. It
should be assured that the IRMA probe is used in the electromagnetic environment
specified in this manual.
Do not use the IRMA airway adapter with metered dose inhalers or nebulized
medications as this may affect the light transmission of the airway adapter windows.
Do not place the IRMA airway adapter between the endotracheal tube and an elbow