Intended Use; Description Of The Device; Cleaning And Maintenance - PROVOX Life Manual De Instrucciones

Intended use

Provox Life™ BasePlate Adaptor is an accessory that allows attaching medical
devices, e.g. a HME, with an ISO 15 mm standard connector to a Provox Life™
attachment.
Contraindications
Shall not be used for mechanical ventilation.

Description of the device

Provox Life™ BasePlate Adaptor is an accessory that allows attaching and
detaching medical devices, e.g. an HME, with an ISO 15 mm standard connector
to a Provox Life™ attachment.
WARNINGS
• Unconscious patients must be constantly monitored. Attached devices
may inadvertently slide off the adaptor, or the baseplate may detach from
the tracheostoma.
• Make sure the adaptor is free from oil or any other lubricant before and
during use. Lubrication may lead to detachment of devices from the adaptor,
or of the adaptor from the baseplate.
PRECAUTIONS
• Read and follow the instructions of the medical device to be used with
the adaptor.
• Never use force while attaching or detaching devices or the adaptor itself.
• Do NOT sterilize! The device is for single patient use only.
• Do not use if the device shows any signs of cracking or structural damage.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean Provox Life™ BasePlate Adaptor daily as instructed in figure 1-2.
Disinfect the Provox Life™ BasePlate Adaptor with either hydrogenperoxide
3% for 60 minutes, ethanol 70% for 10 minutes or isopropylalcohol 70% for
10 minutes at least once a day (figure 3).
CAUTION: Do not use the device until it is completely dry. Inhalation of
disinfectant fumes can cause severe coughing and irritation of the airways.
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