Warrior Extreme Blood and Fluid Warmer Instructions for Use
Preparing and Operating the System
QIF-IFU-00001 Rev. A6
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Connecting the Warrior Extreme to the Fluid Bag and Patient
The Warrior Extreme is compatible with any standard IV administration set that utilizes
standard Luer connections.
WARNINGS:
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Warming IV fluids/blood at flow rates higher than 200 ml/min (for example by using
a pressure infusion bag or fluid pump) may result in temperature outputs of lower
than 38 ± 2 °C.
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Do not use Warrior Extreme in MRI, X-ray and CT environments!
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Warming medications through the Warrior Extreme was not validated!
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No modification of this equipment is allowed!
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Use of the Warrior Extreme inconsistent with its instructions may result in failure of
the system or injury to patient.
Remove the Inlet Luer cap from the inlet tube of the
Compact Disposable Unit (marked as "IN" on the CDU
casing).
The inlet tube connects to the IV set outlet.
Note:
When connecting the IV tubing to the Inlet Luer
do not over tighten! (apply similar force as
applied when connecting the IV tubing to the
venflon).
Connect IV tubing to the Inlet Luer, and tighten until
resistance is met.
Remove the Outlet Luer cap from the outlet end of the IV
extension tube (marked as "OUT" on the CDU casing).
The outlet tube connects to the venflon.
