General Warning; Important Safety Rules - Gima CORSIA Manual De Istrucciones

CORSIA is a piston-type compressor nebulizer system working at 230V/50Hz. High performance with any type of drug, ideal for intensive hospital
and clinic use.
Manufactured with high thermal and electric insulation plastic chassis in compliance with the latest European Safety regulations.
The oil-free piston compressor has long durability and is equipped with the highly efficient HI-FLO jet nebulizer to guarantee quick and accurate
drug delivery. The device is designed for easy transport and handling and is recommended for atomising antibiotics and bronchodilator drugs.
The medical device is designed for continuous use.
THE INSTRUMENT MUST NOT BE DISASSEMBLED. FOR A TECHNICAL SERVICE ALWAYS CONTACT GIMA SpA
1. On opening the packaging, check the integrity of the appliance, paying particular attention to the presence of damage to the plastic parts,
which may make access possible to internal live parts and also to breakage and / or peeling of the power supply cable.
In these cases don't connect the plug to the electric socket. Carry out these controls before each use;
2. before connecting the appliance always check that the electric data indicated on the data label and the type of plug used, correspond to
those of the mains electricity to witch it's to be connected;
3. If the plug supplied with the appliance is incompatible with the mains electricity socket, contact qualified staff for replacement of the plug
with a suitable type. The use of simple or multiple and / or extension adapters is not generally recommended.
Whenever their use is indispensable, use those in compliance with safety regulations, however paying attention not to exceed the maximum
power supply limits, which are indicated on the adapters and extensions;
4. Never leave the appliance inserted if not necessary disconnect the plug from the mains power supply when it is not being used;
5. Respect the safety regulations indicated for electrical appliances and particularly:
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Only use original accessories and components provided by the manufacturer to guarantee the highest efficiency and safety of the
device;
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Never immerge the appliance into water;
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Position the appliance on flat stable surfaces;
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Position the device in a way that the air inlets on the back aren't obstructed;
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Never use the device in environments which have anaesthetic mixtures inflammable with air, oxygen or nitric oxide;
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Don't touch the device with wet hands and always prevent the appliance coming into contact with liquids;
 The use of this device by children and / or incompetent person always requires the careful surveillance of an adult in possession of
their full mental faculties;
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The medical device, and most of all the nebulae, must be kept out of children's reach as it contains small parts hat could be
swallowed;
 Don't leave the appliance connected to the power supply socket when not in use;
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Don't pull the power supply cable to disconnect the plug remove the plug from the mains socket correctly;
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Preserve and use the medical device in environments protected from atmospheric factors and at a distance from heat sources;
6. For repairs, exclusively contact GIMA SpA technical service and request the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above can jeopardise the safety of the device;
7. This medical device must be destined exclusively for the use for witch it has been designed ad described in this manual. It m ust
therefore be used as an aerosol therapy system. Any different use must be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous; the
manufacturer cannot be considered liable for damage caused by improper, incorrect and / or unreasonable use or if the appliance is used in
electrical plants that are not in compliance with the regulations in force;
8. Particular precautions must be made concerning electromagnetic compatibility. The medical device must be installed and used according to
information supplied with the accompanying documents;
9. Store the accessories out of reach of children. Children and people with learning difficulties must only use the medical device under the
strict supervision of an adult with full mental faculties. Keep the ampoule out of reach of children under 36 months as it contains small parts
that may be swallowed accidentally. Never leave the device unattended in places accessible to minors and / or the disabled.
10. None of electric or mechanical parts have been designed to be repaired by customers or end-users. Don't open the device, do not
mishandle the electric / mechanical parts. Always contact GIMA SpA technical assistance.
11. Using the device in environmental conditions different than those indicated in this manual may harm seriously the safety and the technical
characteristics of the same;
12. The materials used to contain the drugs are made with highly stable thermoplastic polymers that are resistant against chemicals.
Such materials were tested with commonly used drugs (Salbutamol, Beclametasone dipropionate, Acetylcysteine, Budesonide, Ambroxol)
and no interaction phenomenon was observed. Interactions cannot however be excluded given the variety and the continuous evolution of
the drugs that are used. Remember to:
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To consume the drugs as quickly as possible after opening its package;
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To avoid keeping the drug in the tray-like container for too long and to clean it immediately after every application;

GENERAL WARNING

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
DRUG ADMINISTRATION MUST BE UNDER MEDICAL CONTROL

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

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