AKITA
®
JET
6
2
Important Information for Your Safety
All safety precautions marked
WARNING
and/or
CAUTION should be given special attention.
WARNING:
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Use the AKITA JET Inhalation System only for its intended use as described in these
instructions for use.
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If medications are being inhaled for the first time or for the first time at a higher dose, this
should be done under medical supervision only.
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Use the AKITA JET Inhalation System only when prescribed by a physician and only with the
medication prescribed for the AKITA JET Inhalation System. Follow the dosage of your
prescription. The use of other solutions and medications can lead to serious risks to health or
can damage the device.
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The Package Leaflet of the drug must also be read as it provides important safety information
and instructions about the medicinal product.
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When used in a home environment, the nebuliser may only be used by one single patient.
Nebulisers shall not be shared with other patients.
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When used in a hospital environment: Patients who are known to have an infection or are
carriers of pathogens, e.g. multi-resistant Staphylococci (MRSA), Burkholderia cepacia, etc.,
should always use only their own device and should inhale in a separate area from other
patients.
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Only use nebulisers which were cleaned and disinfected according to section 5. At multi
patient use the nebuliser must be sterilised according to section 7. Clean and disinfect the
nebuliser before first use.
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The AKITA JET Inhalation System is not designed for emergency and life supporting usage.
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The AKITA JET Inhalation System must not be used for patients who are breathing or being
ventilated via an endotracheal tube or a tracheal cannula.
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Do not leave children or infirm individuals unattended during treatment. Always use close
adult supervision when administering a treatment to a child or infirm individual.
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The dosage of your medication is set by a Smart Card (see section 6.5 and 8). Inhale your
medication with the corresponding Smart Card only.
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Do not use the device if it is damaged. Do not modify the device.
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Only use accessories described in these Instructions for Use. Only use the power supply
delivered with the control unit.
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When using multiple medications and Smart Cards, always ensure that the correct card for
the medication is inserted (see also section 8). Do not mix medication solutions.
