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WARNING: (Cont.)
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To ensure receiving the therapeutic amount of oxygen delivery
according to your medical condition and OM-975 SmartDose
Evolution must:
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Be used only after one or more settings have 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 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-900
Electronic Oxygen Conserver.
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Use only spare parts and accessories recommended by the manu-
facturer 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 chil-
dren and pets away from cannula tubing.
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Always maintain a backup supply of oxygen (i.e. compressed cylin-
ders 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.
WARNING: (Cont.)
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Do not use cannula tubing that is longer than 7 ft. (2.13 m).
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Before using this unit, make 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, de-
bris, oil or other contaminants.
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To reduce the risk of rapid oxygen recompression and fire, 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 disinfec-
tant 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 individu-
als who have a tendency to place inedible objects in their mouths.
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