SAFETY INFORMATION - WARNINGS AND CAUTION
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Operating Instructions
Symbol for “USE NO OIL”
Symbol indicates the device complies with the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices and all applicable International
Standards. (On CE marked Devices ONLY)
RECEIVING / INSPECTION
Remove the Precision Medical, Inc. Flowmeter from the packaging and
inspect for damage. If there is any damage, DO NOT USE and contact
your Provider.
INTENDED USE
The Flowmeter is intended for use by physicians, respiratory therapists
and other authorized hospital personnel to administer selected doses
of medical gases to a patient.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
This manual instructs a Professional to install and operate the Flowmeter.
This is provided for your safety and to prevent damage to the Flowmeter.
If you do not understand this manual, DO NOT USE the Flowmeter and
contact your Provider.
CAUTION
• Flowmeters must be operated with the Flow Tube in a vertical,
upright position.
• Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate
this Flowmeter.
• Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.
• Only use oxygen-safe leak detector.
• DO NOT autoclave.
• DO NOT gas sterilize with EtO (Ethylene Oxide).
• DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
• DO NOT immerse Flowmeter in any kind of liquid. This will void
the warranty.
• The 1MFA3001, 4MFA1001 & 6MFA1001 Flowmeters may have a
factory installed restrictor. Prior to use, check Flowmeter labeling
for ow restrictions.
•
The 1MFA3001, 4MFA1001 & 6MFA1001 Flowmeters contain a
glass Flow Tube which is fragile. Special care should be observed
to avoid breaking the Flow Tube.
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WARNING
• Use Flowmeters only for their “Intended Use” as described in this
manual.
• ALWAYS conrm prescribed ow before administering to patient
and monitor ow on a frequent basis.
• Flowmeters may contain magnetic, ferrous material that may
affect the results of an MRI.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Explosion:
• ALWAYS follow ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas
Products and Flowmeters and Oxygen Handling.
• DO NOT use or store oils, greases, organic lubricants or any
combustible materials on or near this Flowmeter.
• DO NOT use near any type of ame or ammable/explosive
substances, vapors or atmosphere.
•
DO NOT smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.
LIMITED WARRANTY
AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Precision Medical, Inc. warrants that the Medical Gas Flowmeter (the Product)
will be free of defects in workmanship and/or material for the following period:
(a) Flow Tube and Housing Lifetime of the product
(b) Needle Valve Five (5) years from shipment
(c) All other parts of the Medical One (1) year from shipment
Gas Flowmeter not identied
in (a) or (b) above
Warranty does not cover breakage / abuse.
Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the applicable
period, Precision Medical, Inc. shall, upon written notication thereof and
substantiation that the goods have been stored, installed, maintained and
operated in accordance with Precision Medical, Inc.’s instructions and standard
industry practice, and that no modications, substitutions, or alterations have
been made to the goods, correct such defect by suitable repair or replacement
at its own expense.
ORAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
The representative of Precision Medical, Inc. or any retailers are not authorized
to make oral warranties about the merchandise described in this contract, and
any such statements shall not be relied upon and are not part of the contract
for sale. Thus, this writing is a nal, complete and exclusive statement of the
terms of that contract.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER
WARRANTY OF QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Precision Medical, Inc. shall not under any circumstances be liable for special,
incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost prots,
lost sales, or injury to person or property. Correction of non-conformities as
provided above shall constitute fulllment of all liabilities of Precision Medical,
Inc. whether based on contract, negligence, strict tort or otherwise. Precision
Medical, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or
change product materials, designs, or specications without notice.
Precision Medical, Inc. reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical
errors without penalty.
503349 rev9 1/18 (?M) Printed in USA
8MFA1001 (Shown)
1MFA1001 (Shown)
USER MANUAL
FLOWMETER
MODELS:
1MFA, 4MFA, 6MFA and
8MFA Series
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
300 Held Drive Tel: (+001) 610-262-6090
Northampton, PA 18067 USA Fax: (+001) 610-262-6080
ISO 13485 Certied www.precisionmedical.com
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale
by or on the order of a physician.
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