Service
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Instructions for use D-Vapor/D-Vapor 3000
Overview
This chapter describes the maintenance measures
required to maintain the proper functioning of the
medical device. Maintenance measures must be
performed by the personnel responsible.
Definition of service terms
WARNING
Risk of infection
To avoid the risk of infection, the vaporizer
must be cleaned and disinfected in accor-
dance with the hospital hygiene regulations
before each maintenance operation. This also
applies to vaporizers that are returned for re-
pair.
WARNING
Risk of faulty components
Device malfunctions are possible due to wear
or material fatigue of the components. To
maintain the proper operation of all compo-
nents, this device must undergo inspection at
intervals specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Risk of patient injury
The patient is put at risk if maintenance is per-
formed during ventilation.
Perform maintenance only when no patient is
connected to the device.
Concept Definition
Service All measures (inspection, maintenance, repair) intended to maintain the functional
condition of a medical device
Inspection Measures intended to determine and assess the actual state of a medical device
Maintenance Recurrent specified measures intended to maintain the functional condition of a
medical device
Repair Measures intended to restore the functional condition of a medical device after a
device malfunction