Operator's Manual - Smiths Medical

S E C T I O N 3 • I m p o r t a n t S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n
WARNINGS (continued)
• Do not sterilize convective warming blankets. Sterilizing blankets may damage the blanket
and may cause thermal injury to the patient.
• If Over Temperature audible alarm sounds and/or red Over Temperature alarm indicator
illuminates, discontinue use of the convective warmer to prevent thermal injury to the patient.
Remove the device from service. Contact Smiths Medical or your local Smiths Medical
distributor.
• If the convective warmer does not perform its self-test properly, fails to operate, or stops
while running, discontinue use of the convective warmer to prevent thermal injury to the
patient. Remove the device from service. Contact Smiths Medical or your local Smiths Medical
distributor.
• The convective warmer must be calibrated by competent personnel authorized by Smiths
Medical. Failure to calibrate the device correctly may result in thermal injury to the patient.
• Do not use the SW-2008 convective warming blanket if the package is damaged or open.
Sterility may be compromised.
CAUTIONS
Malfunction, failure, or damage to the device may occur if these cautions are not followed:
• Do not use alcohol or other strong solvents to clean the hose or exterior surfaces. These
solutions may damage labels and other parts.
• Never use organic solvents (e.g., acetone), strong acids, or bases to clean any portion of the
convective warmer.
• Do not place the convective warmer directly under a faucet or use a faucet sprayer to rinse.
Never spray cleaning or other fluids into openings on the convective warmer or into the
external connectors.
• Medical devices require specific material characteristics to perform as intended. These
characteristics have been verified for single use only. Any attempt to re-process the device for
subsequent re-use may adversely affect the integrity of the device or lead to deterioration in
performance.
• Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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