Ventway Sparrow User Manual
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Do not use the Ventway Sparrow Models VWSP100 and VWSP900 in MR
environment, as safety in MR environment has not been tested.
3. Conditions for Use
3.1. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Ventway Sparrow ventilator is intended to provide continuous or
intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require
mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the ventilator is applicable for adult
and pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lb.), who require the
following types of ventilatory support: SIMV - VC (PS) or CPAP.
The Ventway Sparrow lung ventilator is intended for emergency use and
during transportation. It may be used for invasive or noninvasive
ventilation presets. It may be used in hospitals, pre-hospital (transport)
and field environments.
Models VWSP100MR and VWSP900MR may be used in a Magnetic
Resonance (MR) environment up to 3 Tesla.
The ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by
qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician.