AKITA
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JET
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Smart Card
Every medication that is prescribed for inhalation with the AKITA JET Inhalation System must be inhaled
in a specified dose for the best therapeutic effect. Inhalation with the correct Smart Card ensures that
the AKITA
JET Inhalation System releases exactly the required dosage of medication as an aerosol. The
physician sets the medication dosage to be inhaled with the AKITA JET Inhalation System.
The medication-specific and dosage-specific Smart Card that controls the AKITA
JET
Inhalation System
terminates the therapy automatically as soon as the required dosage of medication has been nebulised.
This eliminates the possibility of overdose as a result of too much medication in the device, if the
medication has been added in the correct concentration. Under dosage of a medication is only possible
if the therapy was not completed. The display of the AKITA JET control unit keeps the patient informed
of how many inhalations are still required to complete the therapy.
Unless otherwise specified by the physician, the medication-specific and dosage-specific Smart Cards of
the AKITA JET Inhalations System control the medication for nebulisation in accordance with a specific
inhalation pattern. This ensures that the medication is primarily deposited in the deep respiratory
passages (alveolar-peripheral) for the best therapeutic effect. Medication aerosol is initially nebulised for
every inspiration followed by a short air bolus. The concluding air inhalation supports peripheral-
alveolar lung deposition.
8.1
Important Instructions for the Smart Card
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Use Smart Cards as prescribed and directed by the physician only. Never use a Smart Card
with a different medication than prescribed on the Smart Card or as recommended by your
physician.
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Smart Cards need to be replaced after the number of pre-set dosages on the card have been
inhaled. Always consult your physician to ensure that all active substances and dosages are as
specified.
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If you have misplaced your Smart Card or if it is not available for other reasons, you can
operate the AKITA JET for 60 days without a Smart Card. When you switch on the device
without a Smart Card the display shows “No card! Inhalation for further 60 days”. Order
immediately a replacement card by your health care provider.
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In case of an error message regarding the Smart Card check that your Smart Card is correctly
inserted in the card slot. Ensure that the colour printout on the Smart Card faces upwards
and avoid leaving fingerprints on the metal contacts on the back of the Smart Card.
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Remove the Smart Card from the device only when this is necessary. Switch the device off
before removing the Smart Card.
