Chapter 1 NIOX VERO
®
Nasal measurement mode
002346-02 NIOX VERO
®
Nasal User Manual English 3
1 NIOX VERO
®
Nasal measurement
mode
1.1 Before using NIOX VERO
®
NIOX VERO
®
may only be operated as directed in this manual by trained
healthcare professionals. Trained status is achieved only after careful reading
of this manual. Read the entire instructions for use and make certain that you
fully understand the safety information.
This is an amendment to the NIOX VERO User Manual. Carefully read the
NIOX VERO User Manual and the NIOX VERO
®
Nasal Measurement Mode
User Manual before performing NIOX VERO Nasal measurements.
1.2 About this manual
NIOX VERO
®
Nasal Measurement Mode User Manual - English 002346
version 02, August 2017, for instruments with software version 1D1x-xxxx.
For instruction on how to view the software version number installed in the in-
strument, refer to the NIOX VERO User Manual.
Information in this document is subject to change. Amendments will be made
by Circassia AB as they occur.
This User Manual provides instructions on how to operate NIOX VERO
®
in
Nasal Measurement mode.
It contains numbered step-by-step instructions with screens and illustrations.
Choices within steps are displayed with bullet points.
1.3 Compliance
NIOX VERO
®
and NIOX
®
Panel are CE-marked according to
In Vitro Diagnostics Device Directive 98/79/EC.
NIOX Patient filter is CE marked according to
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
NIOX VERO
®
is RoHS compliant.
1.4 Responsible manufacturer and contacts
Mailing address:
Circassia AB, P.O. Box 3006
SE-750 03 Uppsala, Sweden
Visiting address:
Hansellisgatan13
SE-754 50 Uppsala
www.circassia.com
www.niox.com
1.5 Warnings
• Do not use substances containing alcohol on or close to the
NIOX VERO
®
instrument. This includes any cleaning agents used to
clean the facility, or other equipment in the area, as well as alcohol wipes
or sprays used on patients.
Symbol Description
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, can result in bodily harm or injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, can damage a product or system, cause loss
of data or harm to business.
Note Alerts the reader to important information on the proper
use of the product, user expectations, error situations,
and actions related to these.