ASTOPAD
®
Instructions for Use
3 Important safety information
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3.3 Cautions
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
When installing the ASTOPAD control unit on an infusion stand, please observe
the instructions from the infusion stand manufacturer regarding maximum load
and tilting stability.
When the ASTOPAD applied parts are used on the OR table, the OR table must
be prepared according to the customary national regulations and guidelines.
Never insert pointed or sharp objects into the ASTOPAD applied parts or damage
the surface of the parts in any other way.
Damage to the ASTOPAD applied part may result in overheating. For this rea-
son:
- Only disinfect the ASTOPAD applied part with an alcohol-based disinfectant or
one of the approved disinfectants.
- Do not use bleach solution containing hypochlorite to disinfect the ASTOPAD
applied parts.
- Do not carry out cleaning or disinfection procedures other than those specified
in this manual without the express permission of the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Risk of hypothermia!
If an ASTOPAD alarm shutdown is triggered at one output, the heating process is
interrupted at both outputs.
If thermally conductive materials, such as water, gel, and similar substances, are
used and were not pre-
heated, the patient’s body temperature may cool down as
a result once the ASTOPAD applied parts are switched off.
When ASTOPAD is used, the patient’s body temperature must be monitored at
regular intervals.
The temperature control of the ASTOPAD regulates and monitors the tempera-
ture of the applie
d parts, but not the patient’s body temperature.
If the ASTOPAD cannot be started or if the patient's temperature balance is insuf-
ficient, consider using alternative warming methods to prevent or reduce hypo-
thermia or to improve the patient's comfort.
When this product is used in combination with other heat sources, an overheating
alarm or an overheating alarm shut-off may occur on the ASTOPAD control unit.
