3 Important safety information
ASTOFLO PLUS ECO Instructions for Use
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WARNING
Risk of overheating!
Do not insert the blood return line in the wrong flow direction. The flow
direction must be from the control unit to the free end of the heating profile.
The heating profile must hang freely while in use. Do not kink, cover (not
even partially), clamp (for example, with a surgical clamp) or roll the heating
profile.
Do not place the heating profile under or directly beside the patient. Heat
build-up can occur and/or the infusion line can be squeezed off.
Do not kink or clamp the heating profile during storage, to avoid internal
damage.
Do not cool or expose to cool temperatures (e.g. by evaporating disinfect-
ants) the area near the temperature sensors (the last 40 cm of the free end of
the heating profile).
WARNING
Risk of haemolysis!
Make sure that the infusion line is not kinked.
WARNING
Risk of air embolism!
When fluids are warmed up, it is possible that gas may evolve (bubbles form).
Be aware of the potential for air emboli when using a blood and fluid warmer.
Therefore fully prime all filters, lines and disposable sets before starting a
treatment.
Make sure all connections of the complete fluid stream are fixed tightly to
prevent fluid leakages and inadvertent infusion of air into the fluid stream.
Do not warm infusions containing soluted gas (e.g. bicarbonate).
Extreme care should always be taken to ensure that a bolus of air does not
pass to the patient.
WARNING
Risk of infection!
Use aseptic procedures.
Clean and disinfect the warmer after every use and before you return the
warmer for repairs.
