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To avoid risk of battery leakage, remove battery prior to storage of the VenaFlow
Elite System or if the system will not be used for two months .
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No modification of this equipment is allowed .
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If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur while
using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately .
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Foot cuffs are only for use in standard rapid inflation mode .
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Ingress of water or liquids could result in unpredictable failures .
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Inspect equipment for obvious damage prior to use .
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Do not walk with tubing connected to cuffs .
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The device should never be opened by anyone other than a trained technician .
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Use of device outside all recommended specifications could result in
unpredictable failures .
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Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC . Portable
and mobile RF communication equipment can be affected by other medical
electrical devices . If you believe interference is occurring, please consult
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) section .
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Cuffs used in combination with warming devices may cause skin irritation .
Regularly check for patient comfort, compliance and skin irritation .
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Special attention should be given to those patients with neuropathies or tissue
viability problems (i . e . diabetes, arterial or venous insufficiencies) .
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To prevent extremity compartment syndrome, special attention should be given
to patients who are positioned in the supine lithotomy position for extended
lengths of time . This includes patients with or without compression cuffs .
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Contact customer service for information concerning the decommissioning of
your equipment .
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Do not use this device if it was damaged and/or package has been opened .
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Check the part you are applying the cuff to each day for redness .
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Never wear the device over open wounds .
NOTE: Contact manufacturer and competent authority in case of a serious incident
arising due to usage of this device .
Latex Information
All components of the VenaFlow Elite System are not made with natural rubber latex .
All VenaFlow Elite cuffs are not made with natural rubber latex and may be placed
directly against the skin or over a light compression dressing .
Contents
Each package contains:
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System
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Power Cord
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Operator's Manual
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