Introduction; Intended Use; Contraindications And General Precautions; Cautions And Warnings - OxyGo NEXT Manual Del Usuario

2. Introduction

Intended Use

The OxyGo NEXT Oxygen Concentrator is used
on a prescriptive basis by patients requiring
supplemental oxygen. It supplies a high
concentration of oxygen and is used with a
nasal cannula to channel oxygen from the
concentrator to the patient. The OxyGo NEXT
may be used in home, institution, vehicle and
various mobile environments.
Intended Life
The expected life for the OxyGo NEXT Oxygen
System is 5 years, with the exception of the
sieve beds (metal columns) which have an
expected life of 1 year and the batteries,
which have an expected life of 500 full
charge/discharge cycles.
Contraindications and
Precautions
• This device is NOT INTENDED to be life
sustaining or life supporting.
• Under certain circumstances, the use of
non-prescribed oxygen therapy can be
hazardous. This device should be used
only when prescribed by a physician.
• USA Federal law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a physician.
May also be applicable in other
countries.
• Nasal cannula should be rated for 6 liters
per minute (e.g. Salter Labs 16SOFT) to
ensure proper patient usage and oxygen
delivery.
• Availability of an alternate source of
oxygen is recommended in case of
power outage or mechanical failure.
Consult your equipment provider for
type of back-up system recommended.
• It is the responsibility of the patient to
make back-up arrangements for
alternative oxygen supply when
traveling; OxyGo assumes no liability
for persons choosing not to adhere to
manufacturer recommendations.

Cautions and Warnings

Cautions
• A caution indicates that a precaution
or service procedure must be followed.
Disregarding a caution could lead to a
minor injury or damage to equipment.
• Additional monitoring or attention
may be required for patients using this
device who are unable to hear or see
alerts or communicate discomfort. If the
patient shows any signs of discomfort,
a physician should be consulted
immediately.
• The OxyGo NEXT is not designed or
specified to be used in conjunction
with a humidifier, nebulizer or
connected with any other equipment.
Use of this device with a humidifier,
nebulizer or connected with any other
equipment may impair performance
and/or damage the equipment. Do not
modify the OxyGo NEXT Concentrator.
Any modifications performed on the
equipment may impair performance or
damage equipment and will void your
warranty.
• Do not use oil, grease, or petroleum-
based products on or near the OxyGo
NEXT.
• Do not use lubricants on the OxyGo
NEXT or its accessories.
• Never leave the OxyGo NEXT in an
environment which can reach high
temperatures, such as an unoccupied
car in high temperature environments.
This could damage the device.
• Avoid touching the recessed electrical
contacts of the External Battery Charger;
damage to contacts may affect charger
operation.
• Do not obstruct air intake or exhaust
when operating the device. Blockage
of air circulation or proximity to a
heat source may lead to internal heat
buildup and shutdown or damage to the
concentrator.
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