WARNING (Cont.)
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The conserver must:
Be used only after one or more settings have
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been individually determined or prescribed for you at
your specific activity levels.
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Be used with a specific combination of parts and
accessories (i.e. cannulas, tubing) that meet the
specifications of the conserver manufacturer, and that
were used while your settings were determined.
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Your prescribed settings should be periodically reassessed
by a physician or other appropriately licensed healthcare
practitioner for effectiveness of therapy.
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The settings of other models or brands of oxygen therapy
equipment do not correspond with the settings of the
OM- 900M Electronic Oxygen Conserver.
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Use only parts and accessories recommended by the
manufacturer to ensure proper function and to avoid the
risk of fire and burns.
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It is unsafe to modify the equipment, and use or
interconnect accessories, detachable parts and
materials not described in the instructions for use.
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Cannula tubing can pose a strangulation risk and
tripping hazard. Locate tubing away from areas of high
foot traffic and keep children and pets away from cannula
tubing.
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Always maintain a backup supply of oxygen (i.e.
compressed cylinders and regulator).
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Not intended for use with any humidification devices .
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Not for use with an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy.
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Close supervision is necessary when the nasal cannula is
used by impaired persons or near children .
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The proper placement of the nasal cannula in the nose
is critical to the consistent operation of this equipment.
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Do not use cannula tubing that is longer than
7 ft. (2.13 m).
WARNING (Cont.)
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Before using this unit, m ake certain that your hands are free
of oil, grease or other contaminants, and that the cylinder
is secure in an upright position.
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Lint and dust can contaminate the oxygen path and create a
fire hazard. Keep all oxygen connections clean and free from
lint and dust.
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Make sure the fill valve, if equipped, is clean and free of
dirt, debris, oil or other contaminants.
To reduce the risk of rapid oxygen recompression and fire,
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open the oxygen source valve slowly and completely so the
pressure gauge moves slowly as it indicates the oxygen
source pressure.
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Do not wet the area of the oxygen inlet connection, the
disinfectant residue may create a risk of fire.
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Do not submerge the conserver in the disinfectant,
wipe disinfect only.
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Do not attempt to open or remove enclosure. There are no
user-serviceable internal components.
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MR Unsafe. Do not bring the device or accessories into
a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment as it may cause
unacceptable risk to the patient or damage to the
conserving device or MR medical devices. The device
and accessories have not been evaluated for safety in an
MR environment.
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Choking Hazard - The 870 post seal washer may pose a
choking hazard. Small parts not for children under 3 years
or any individuals who have a tendency to place inedible
objects in their mouths.
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