Medela Clario Mode D'emploi page 6

WARNINGS
– For use only by medically trained persons who have been adequately trained in suction
procedures and in the use of aspirators�
– For patients for whom a breakdown of the device can lead to a critical situation (e�g�
patients with acute dyspnoea or severe catarrhal congestion), a replacement device
must always be available�
– 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)�
– Before cleaning the device, pull the plug out of the fixed mains socket�
– No modification of this equipment is allowed�
– Do not connect this device to a passive drainage tube�
– Consult the indications for use and consider risk factors and contraindications before
using the Clario� Failure to read and follow all instructions in this manual prior to use
may result in serious or fatal injury of the patient�
CAUTIONS
– Incorrect use can cause pain and injury to the patient�
– Do not use sterile accessories when the sterile packaging is damaged�
– The use of mobile telephones, LAN / WLAN, walkie-talkies (two-way radios) and
cordless telephones sets can affect the Clario pump� A safety distance of min� 3�3 ft
(1 m) to the Clario pump is recommended�
– Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical devices�
Safety related tip
– For safety tests, it is assumed that the device is
serviced and repaired throughout its service life in
accordance with the service manual� Because the Clario is a device of safety class lI
(EN IEC 60601-1, A1, A2:1995), the safety tests are confined to visual inspection of the
housing and power cord� This test must be carried out before each use�
– Testing the patient leakage current: Please see service manual for details�
– The protection of the Clario against the effects of the discharge of a cardiac defibrillator
is dependent upon the use of appropriate cables�
– Separation from the mains is only assured through the disconnection of the mains plug
and the fixed mains socket�
– Before you plug in the device, please check that your local power supply is the same
as the voltage given on the specification plate�
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Warnings and safety instructions