
[ code 2010-2224CE Rev C ]2 Nov 2004
USE OF OXYGEN
Oxygenisnotaflammablegas,butitacceleratesthe
combustionofmaterials.Toavoidallrisksoffire,the
MARK 5 Nuvo [M5C5] should be kept away from
allflames,incandescentsourcesandsourcesofheat
(cigarettes), as well as any combustible products
such as oil, grease, solvents, aerosols, etc.
Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
Avoidlettingoxygenaccumulateonanupholstered
seatorother fabrics. Iftheconcentrator is operating
whilenotsupplyingoxygentoapatient,positionitso
that the gas flow is diluted in the ambient air.
Place the device in a ventilated area free from
smoke and atmospheric pollution (rear filter
unobstructed).
The MARK 5 Nuvo [M5C5] must only be used for
oxygen therapy and only on a medical prescription.
The indicated daily duration and flow must be
followed,otherwiseitmaypresentarisktothehealth
of the patient.
Do not use in a specifically magnetic environment
(MRI, X-ray, etc.)
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE
Do not open the device while in operation: risk of
electrical shock.
Use the power cord provided, and check that the
electrical characteristics of the power socket used
match those indicated on the manufacturer’s plate
on the rear panel of the machine.
We recommend against the use of extension cords
or adapters, as they are potential sources of sparks
and fire.
The MARK 5 Nuvo [M5C5] has an audible alarm to
warntheuserofproblems.Inorderthatthealarmmay
be heard, the maximum distance that the user can
move away from it must be determined to suit the
surrounding noiselevel.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Only persons who have read and understood this entire manual
should be allowed to operate the MARK 5 Nuvo [M5C5].
CONFORMITY WITH IEC60601-1 (§ 6.8.2 B):
"The manufacturer, assembler, installer or distributor are not
consideredtoberesponsiblethemselvesfortheconsequences
onthesafety,reliabilityandcharacteristicsofadeviceunless:
• Theassembly,fitting,extensions,adjustments,modifications
orrepairshavebeenperformedbypersonsauthorizedbythe
partyinquestion,
• The electrical installation of the corresponding premises
complies with local electrical codes. (e.g. IEC / NEC).
• Thedeviceisusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsforuse."
If the replacement parts used for the periodic servicing by an
approved technician do not comply with the manufacturer’s
specifications,themanufacturerisnotresponsibleintheevent
of an accident.
This device complies with the requirements of the FDA
Quality System Regulation and the 93/42/EEC European
directivebutitsoperationmaybeaffectedbyotherdevices
being used near by, such as diathermy and high frequency
electro-surgicalequipment,defibrillators,shortwavetherapy
equipment, mobile telephones, CB and other portable
devices,microwaveovens,inductionplatesorevenremote
control toys or any other electromagnetic interferences
which exceed the levels specified by the EN 60601-1-2
standard.
I. DESCRIPTION
TheMARK5Nuvo[M5C5]isintendedtosupplysupplemental
oxygentopersonsrequiringlowflowoxygentherapy.Itisnot
intended to be life supporting or life sustaining. It produces
oxygenenrichedproductbyconcentratingtheoxygencontained
in room air. It can be used either to administer oxygen with
nasal cannulas or another probe or mask type of device.
The MARK 5 Nuvo [M5C5] is easy to use.
Thesingle flow adjustmentknob allows:
• the device to be easily adjusted to the prescribed flow rate,
• the equipment supplier or medical staff to limit flows to a
specific flow rate with a built-in locking device.
It has a power failure alarm and an operating fault alarm.
Note: the performances described pertain to the use of
the MARK 5 Nuvo [M5C5] with the accessories
recommended by Nidek Medical Products, Inc.