Medela Thopaz - Safety Instructions

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Warnings and safety instructions | 8
Safety related tip
– A visual inspection of the housing and power cord must be carried out before each
use.
– Before you plug in the device, please check that your local power supply is the same
as the voltage given on the specification plate.
Safety instructions
– Thopaz is a medical device that requires special safety measures in regard to EMC.
It must be installed and put into operation in accordanc
e with the attached EMC
information in chapter 22.
– Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical devices.
– In each of the following cases, Thopaz must not be used and it must be repaired by
Customer Services:
– if the power cord or the plug are damaged.
– if the device is not functioning according to manuacturer.
– if the device is damaged.
– if the device shows safety defects.
– Keep the power supply cord
away from hot surfaces.
– The mains plug and the on / off switch must not come into contact with moisture. Never
pull the mains plug out of the fixed mains socket by pulling on the power supply cord!
– Thopaz must stand upright during use.
– Separation from the mains is only assured through the disconnection of the mains
adapter and fixed socket connection.
– Never use the device at high room temperatures, while bathing or showerin
g, if you are
very tired or in an environment where there is a risk of explosion.
– Never place Thopaz in water or other liquids.
– When using single use, sterile products, please note that they are not intended to
be reprocessed. Reprocessing could cause loss of mechanical, chemical and / or
biological characteristics. Reuse could cause cross contamination.
– Contact your local Medela customer service representative
for assistance with product
operations.
– Wear gloves for all operations.
– The patient should be regularly monitored according to internal hospital guidelines.
– A replacement device must always be available for patients for whom a breakdown of
the device can lead to a critical situation.
These instructions for use must be kept for later reference.