43M Bair Hugger Model 675 Warming Unit – Service Manual
Do not operate the BairHugger warming unit with the hose
detached from the 3Mwarming blanket/gown
Maximum safe working load of combination of warming unit
mounted on Rolling Cart accessory.
Explanation of Signal Word Consequences
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damageonly.
CONTRAINDICATION:
To reduce the risk of thermal injury:
• Do not apply heat to lower extremities during aortic cross-clamping.
Thermalinjury may occur if heat is applied to ischemic limbs.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of thermal injury:
• The BairHugger warming unit Model675has been designed to
operate safely ONLY with 3Mdisposable warming blankets and
gowns. Use with other products may cause thermal injury. To the
full extent permitted by law, the manufacturer and/or importer
declines all responsibility for thermal injury resulting from the
warming unit being used in conjunction with non-3Mwarming
blankets and gowns. (See www.bairhugger.com for list of
3Mdisposable warming blankets and gowns.)
• Do not treat patients with the BairHugger warming unit hose alone.
Always attach the hose to a 3Mwarming blanket/gown before
providing warmingtherapy.
• Do not place the non-perforated side of the warming blanket/gown on the
patient. Always place the perforated side (with the small holes) directly on top of
the patient in contact with the patient’s skin.
• Do not place the warming blanket/gown directly over a dispersive
electrodepad.
• For the BairHugger flex warming gown; ensure that the blood pressure cuff,
ECG, IV or other lines or cords are not between the upper sleeve insert and the
gown prior to deploying the upper sleeve warming insert(s), as this could result
in tearing of the insert during deployment.
• For over-body warming blankets and gowns; do not place patient securement
device (i.e. safety strap or tape) over the warming blanket/gown.
• For underbody or side channel warming blankets; if a securement device (i.e.
safety strap, tape) is used, ensure the warming channels are not occluded.
• Do not allow the patient to lie on the warming unit hose.
• Do not allow the warming unit hose to directly contact the patient’s skin during
warming therapy.
• Do not connect a torn or damaged warming blanket/gown to the warming unit.
• Do not leave patients with poor perfusion unmonitored during prolonged
warming therapy.
• Do not leave neonates, infants, children, and other vulnerable patient
populations unattended during warming therapy.
• Do not continue warming therapy if the red Over-temp symbol illuminates
and the alarm sounds. Unplug the warming unit and contact a qualified
servicetechnician.
• Do not perform the over-temperature detection system test while the warming
unit is being used for warming therapy.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of patient injury or death due to altered
drugdelivery:
• Do not use a warming blanket/gown over transdermal medication patches.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to interference with ventilation
• Do not allow the warming blanket/gown or head drape to cover the patient’s
head or airway when the patient is not mechanically ventilated.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to patient falls
• Do not use a warming blanket/gown to transfer or move the patient.
WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire
• Keep power cord visible and accessible at all times. The plug on the power cord
serves as the disconnect device.
• Only connect to outlets marked “Hospital only,” “Hospital Grade,” or a reliable
grounded outlet.
• Use only the 3Msupplied power cord specified for this product and certified for
the country of use.
• Do not allow the power cord to get wet.
• Do not use the warming unit when it appears the warming unit, power cord or
any component is damaged. Contact 3MTechnical Support.
• Do not disassemble the warming unit unless you are a qualified service
technician. There are electrically live parts within the unit when it is connected
to a power source.
• Connect each warming unit being tested to a separate power source.
• Do not attempt to replace the filter while the warming unit is in use.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of cross-contamination:
• Except for specific BairHugger warming blanket models, 3Mwarming blankets/
gowns are not sterile. Each warming blanket/gown is intended for single patient
use ONLY. Placing a sheet between the warming blanket/gown and the patient
does not prevent contamination of the product.
• Follow applicable regulations when disposing of this warming unit or any of its
electrical components.
• Clean the warming unit and the outside of the warming unit hose after
each patient use. See the “Cleaning Instructions” section under “General
Maintenance andStorage”.
• Do not attempt to clean the air filter as it may be contaminated from use.
Discard the filter in a manner consistent with institutional protocol.
• Do not operate the BairHugger warming unit with the hose detached
from the 3Mwarming blanket/gown. The BairHugger warming
unit is intended to be used with the hose properly attached to its
corresponding warming blanket/gown and in accordance with good
practices for operating room sterile technique.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire:
• 3Mwarming blankets and gowns are classified as Class I Normal Flammability
as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Commissions flammable fabric
regulation, 16CFR 1610. Follow standard safety protocols when using high
intensity heat sources.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of patient or caregiver injury:
• If mounted on an IV pole, the distance from the bottom of the warming unit to
the floor must be less than 44" (112cm) and the IV pole wheelbase diameter
must be at least 28" (71cm) to prevent tipping.
• Do not place the warming unit and rolling cart on an inclined surface of more
than 7degrees with rear caster facing downward angle.
• Do not attempt to move the rolling cart when the front casters are locked.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of thermal injury, hyperthermia orhypothermia:
• 3Mrecommends continuously monitoring core temperature. In the absence of
continuous monitoring, monitor the temperature of patients who are incapable
of reacting, communicating and/or who cannot sense temperature a minimum
of every 15minutes or according to institutional protocol.
• Monitor cutaneous responses of patients who are incapable of reacting,
communicating and/or who cannot sense temperature a minimum of every
15minutes or according to institutional protocol.
• Adjust air temperature or discontinue therapy when the therapeutic goal
is reached, if elevated temperatures are recorded or if there is an adverse
cutaneous response in the warmed area.
• Do not place the warming unit on a soft uneven surface, such as a bed, or
a visibly wet surface as the air intake may become blocked and cause the
warming unit to overheat, compromising the warming unit’s performance.
• Perform all temperature testing of the warming unit with a 3MModel
22110temperature test unit.
• Only use 3M-supplied power cord with the warming unit.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk associated with electromagnetic
interference (EMI) due to portable and mobile radio frequency (RF)
communicationsequipment:
• The 3MBairHugger temperature management system has been tested to be
resistant to both EMI and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• Install and put into service the 3MBairHugger temperature management
system according to the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) information
provided in the Guidance and Manufacturer›s Declaration.
• Should interference occur, move away from the portable or mobile RF
communications equipment.
NOTICES
1. The BairHugger warming unit meets medical electronic interference requirements.
If radio frequency interference with other equipment should occur, connect the
warming unit to a different power source.
2. To avoid warming unit damage:
• Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures when
performingmaintenance.
• Do not modify this equipment without authorization from themanufacturer.
• Do not immerse the warming unit, warming unit parts or accessories in any
liquid or subject them to any sterilizationprocess.
• Do not use cleaning solutions with greater than 80% alcohol or solvents,
including acetone and thinner, to clean the warming unit or hose. Solvents may
damage the labels and other plastic parts.