Philips Expression MR400 - Initial Use

11‐2MonitoringTemperature  ExpressionMR400InstructionsforUse
CAUTION CAUTION
The sensor contains no latex, and is constructed of fiber-optic glass. Always handle the sensor with
care to prevent damage, as improper handling can result in inaccurate readings. Never bend any
portion of the sensor into a radius of less than 15 mm (0.6 inches).
Youshouldobservethefollowinggeneralprecautionswhenusingthetemperaturesensor:
•EnsurethatonlytheFlexTEMPIISensor(Esophageal/Rectal/Axillary,DirectMode),REF
989803194511—andifneededsensorjackets(REF989803178181)—areusedwiththe
MR400.
• Neverimmersetheentiresensorinliquid.
• Neversterilizethesensor.
•Donottangle,pullorapplyexcessive
forceortensiontoanyportionofthesensor.
•Donotexposethesensingtiptotemperaturesabove50°C(122°F).
•Donotalterormodifythesensor,asthiscanaffectperformanceandaccuracyandvoid
thewarranty.
• Neverusestrongsolventssuchasacetone,freonorotherindustrialcleanersonthe

sensor.
• Aftereachcleaningandbeforeeachuse,inspectthesensorfordamage(cracks,holes,
tears,cuts,etcetera)andalwaysdiscardadamagedsensor.
Initial Use
Alwayshandlethetemperaturesensorwithcare.Uponreceivingthetemperaturesensor,
thoroughlycleananddisinfectthedevicebeforeusingitonapatient.Usesoapandwaterand
CaviWipes®disinfectanttowelettesandthesuggestedmethodtocleananddisinfectthesensor,
asthewarrantydoesnotcoverdamagecausedby
unapprovedsubstancesormethods;see
Cleaning,DisinfectingandInspectingtheAccessories,onpage14‐7,fordetails.Afterward,
connectthesensortotheMR400.
CAUTION CAUTION
The temperature sensor is sold non-sterile.