Medela Vario 8 Mode D'emploi page 7

• The overflow protection/bacteria filter protects the pump against overflow. Caution:
Suctioning is interrupted when the filter is wet/moist or clogged. Test the filter before
each use and during use
• The pump must stand upright during use.
• The device must not be used for suctioning explosive, easily flammable or corrosive liquids
• The connecting tubing supplied with the device must never come into direct contact with
the suction area. A sterile suction catheter must always be used (risk of infection).
• In the case of overflow, inform the internal technical service immediately and perform the
tasks in the service manual.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
• The plug and the ON/OFF switch must not come into contact with moisture.
• Separation from the mains is only assured through the disconnection of the plug and sok-
ket connection.
• Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by pulling on the power cord!
• Never use the device at high room temperatures, while bathing or showering, if you are
very tired or in an environment where there is a risk of explosion.
• Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on.
• Never place the device in water or other liquids.
• The Medela Vario is a medical device that requires special safety measures in regard to
EMC. It must be installed and put into operation in accordance with the attached EMC
information. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical devi-
ces.
Indications
Thoracic drainage
Wound healing
Gastric suction
ENT indications
These Instructions for Use must be kept for later reference.
periodically. (Filter test chapter X)
For thoracic drainage, the Vario 8 must be used in combination with
components of the Medela Thorax Drainage System (disposable cani-
ster, trolley). Otherwise Medela cannot guarantee a safe function of the
system.
If the Vario is used for wound healing, care must be taken to ensure
that the wound has not dried out and that the bandage is firmly in
place. If an unusually large amount of fluid collects in the suction jar
(excessive loss of blood), the wound drainage must be stopped.
Only with Vario 18c/i: When the device is used for gastric suction, the
patient's condition and correct functioning of the pump (on the basis
of acoustic and visual signs) must be checked at least once every four
hours.
For patients for whom a breakdown of the device can lead to a critical
situation (e.g. patients with acute dyspnoea or severe catarrhal conge-
stion), a replacement device must always be available.
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