Medela Basic Instrucciones De Uso página 6

WARNINGS
– For use only by medically trained persons who have been adequately trained in
suction procedures and in the use of aspirators.
– To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a fixed mains
socket with protective earth.
– The device must not be used for suctioning explosive, easily flammable or corrosive
liquids.
– The connecting tubing supplied with the device must never come into direct
contact with the suction area. A sterile suction catheter must always be used
(risk of infection).
– Before cleaning the device, pull the plug out of the fixed mains socket.
– No modification of this equipment is allowed.
– Consult the indications for use and consider risk factors and contraindications before
using the Basic. Failure to read and follow all instructions in this manual prior to use
may result in serious or fatal injury of the patient.
– Do not connect this device to a passive drainage tube.
– Not suitable for setting at a low vacuum, as needed for example for thoracic
drainage without specialized accessories. Not approved for outdoor use or
transport applications.
– The Basic pump may shortly shut down with electrostatic discharge (ESD) events at
the DC port of 15kV.
CAUTIONS
– Incorrect use can cause pain and injury to the patient.
– Do not use sterile accessories when the sterile packaging is damaged.
– Wireless communications equipment such as wireless home network devices, mobile
phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walki-talkie can affect the Basic
pump and should be kept at least a distance 1ft (30 cm) away from the equipment.
– The rack version requires a minimum distance of 5 cm to the enclosure to prevent
overheating of the device.
– The patient should be monitored regularly according to the physicians' instructions and
facility guidelines. Objective indications or signs of a possible infection or complication
must be met immediately (e.g. fever, pain, redness, increased warmth, swelling or
purulent discharge).
Non-observance can lead to con si de rable danger of the patient. Monitor the Basic
frequently for opera ting status.
– To prevent the device from overheating, the exhaust at the bottom of the unit must be
unobstructed when the unit is operational.
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Warnings and safety instructions