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09360 Issue 2
Vitalograph micro - Instructions for Use
get wet, it may cease to function however there is no safety
risk or potential harm to the user. If the device does get wet,
contact the device manufacturer.
9.
Take care not to block the flowhead cone with tongue or
teeth during testing. A ‘spitting’ action or cough will give false
readings.
10. Subject fatigue may occur during spirometry testing depending
on the subject’s characteristics e.g., age, health status. For
safety reasons, testing should be preferably done in the sitting
position, using a chair with arms and without wheels. Subject
may also take a break between tests. The maximum number
of efforts for each of the test modules (SVC, FVC and Post) on
the micro is 20 manoeuvres.
11. All values displayed are expressed as BTPS values.
12. Time zero is determined using the back-extrapolated method,
from the steepest part of the curve.
13.
The device should not be used in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases, dust, sand, or any other chemical substances.
14. All Spirometry standards recommend completing a calibration
verification of lung function measuring devices daily with a 3-L
syringe to validate that the instrument is measuring accurately.
The device should never be outside accuracy limits. A
calibration verification should also be completed after cleaning
or disassembling the spirometer, after adjusting calibration or
if the flowhead or device has been dropped.
15. Service and repairs should be carried out only by the
manufacturer or by Service Agents approved by Vitalograph.
16. Maintenance must not be performed while the device is in use
by a subject.
17. Do not disconnect the device or USB cable from the computer
running the software during data transfer or printing.
18.
The device contains a Lithium coin cell battery which is not
accessible by the user. Any suspected battery faults should be
reported to the manufacturer.
19. The device contains uses 4 x 1.5V non-rechargeable IEC60086
certified AAA alkaline batteries.
20. The AAA batteries should be removed if the micro is intended
to be stored, without use, for an extended period.
