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4 Safety Directives
4.1 General Safety
WARNINGS:
▪ Before using this equipment, or any component
compatible with this equipment, read and understand
the instructions for use. Pay particular attention to
safety information. Become familiar with the equipment
before use.
▪ Only healthcare professionals trained and experienced
in the use of this medical device should operate this
equipment.
▪ Healthcare professionals should be thoroughly
familiar with the
instructions for use
, performance
characteristics, and the indicated, contraindicated, and
intended uses of this equipment. Contact your Stryker
sales representative or Stryker Neptune Customer
Service for in-service training. See
Section 1.3 Contact
Information
.
▪ The healthcare professional performing any procedure
is responsible for determining the appropriateness of
this equipment and the specific technique used for
each patient. Stryker, as a manufacturer, does not
recommend surgical procedure or technique.
▪ DO NOT disassemble, modify, service, or repair
any equipment without the authorization of the
manufacturer. Call Stryker Neptune Customer Service.
See
Section 1.3 Contact Information
.
▪ Upon initial receipt and before each use, inspect each
component for damage. DO NOT use any equipment if
damage is apparent or the inspection criteria are not
met. See
Table 19 Inspection Schedule and Criteria
.
▪ ALWAYS operate the equipment within the specified
environmental condition values. See
Section 14
Specifications
.
▪ The collection canister scale, top display, and main
display are not diagnostic tools. DO NOT use the scale
or either display to determine the amount of fluid lost
from or retained by the patient.
▪ DO NOT cover the top display or main display with
drapes or other objects. ALWAYS make sure the top
display and main display can be clearly seen.
4.2 Connection Safety
WARNINGS:
INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTION HAZARD
▪ DO NOT connect directly to chest tubes.
▪ DO NOT connect to closed wound drains.
▪ DO NOT connect directly to tracheal tubes.
▪ NOT FOR USE as a suction source for:
– Intermittent suction applications
– Patient positioner devices
– Organ stabilizer/positioner devices
Death or serious injury can result from inappropriate
connections.
4.3 Suction Safety
WARNINGS:
HIGH SUCTION HAZARD [MAX = 520 mm-Hg]
▪ The effectiveness of aspiration is dependent upon the
intensity of the suction applied.
▪ ALWAYS use the minimum suction limit range required
to achieve the desired clinical outcome.
▪ ALWAYS follow your institution’s guidelines for suction
limits.
▪ The suction limit range of each collection canister
may be adjusted by the appropriate suction control
dial on the control panel. Interruption and restoration
of rover power while suction is ON, whether accidental
or intentional, does not reset the suction limit range to
zero. See
BS EN ISO 10079-1: 2009, clause 13.8
. Use
caution when activating suction with a high suction
limit range.
Death or serious injury can result from improper suction
levels.
0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM
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