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3 Safety instructions
This instruction manual is regarded as part of the instrument and should always be kept
on hand.
This device is NOT designed to be used in a Life Support situation, surgical rooms,
intensive care units, or in emergency vehicles.
The
SOMNOwatch™ plus has to be applied only under instruction of a physician.
Because the
SOMNOwatch™ plus has no audible alarms for monitoring Pulse and SpO
2
,
international labelling requirements dictate it to be labelled “Not for continuous
monitoring”.
The
SOMNOwatch™ plus must be able to measure the pulse properly to obtain accurate
SpO
2
measurement. Verify that nothing is hindering the pulse measurement before
relying on the SpO
2
measurement.
Fingernail polish may reduce light transmission and thereby affect SpO
2
accuracy.
The pulse oximetry device integrated in SO
MNOwatch™ plus is calibrated to determine
the percentage of arterial oxygen saturation of functional haemoglobin. Significant levels
of dysfunctional haemoglobin such as carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin may affect
the accuracy of the measurement.
Cardiogreen and other intravascular dyes, depending on the concentration, may affect
the accuracy of the SpO
2
measurement.
Check all cables and connections for damage before using this device.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Please contact SOMNOmedics or your
SOMNOmedics Distributor.
Only sensors designed and supplied by SOMNOmedics may be used with this unit.
All sensors are provided unsterile nor are they intended to be sterilized.
This device is not to be used on broken skin. If this device comes in contact with broken
skin/blood, do not reuse this device and discard.
Only accessories recommended by SOMNOmedics are allowed to be connected to the
SOMNOwatch™ plus.
This device is not designed for usage in Explosive Environmental Conditions.
It is very important to protect the
SOMNOwatch™ plus from temperatures below 0°C and
above 50°C. Furthermore the
SOMNOwatch™ plus should not be worn during swimming
and showering. Operate the device in an environment with the humidity between 10 and
90% Non Condensing.
This device complies with the IP-Protection-Class "54". This Classification states that the
SOMNOwatch™ plus is dust and splash proof.
Do not use an autoclave for cleaning the
SOMNOwatch™ plus or any of its accessories,
cables and sensors.
Follow the manufactures instructions when using disinfectants. Keep to the prescribed
dose and contact time.
Use protective gloves when using aggressive disinfectant agents.
