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In the case of any doubts as to the correct interpretation of the instructions, please contact the Manufacturer or Spencer Italia S.r.l. for any necessary
clarifications.
Do not allow untrained persons to help during the use of the device, because they could cause injury or harm to the patient or to themselves.
Regularly check the appliance, carry out the prescribed maintenance and sure what is meant here for this part, as indicated by the Manufacturer in this
User’s Manual.
Before each use of device the perfect operating state of the device must be checked as specified in the Instruction manual. If any damage or
abnormalities which could in any way influence the correct functioning and the safety of the device, of the patient and or of the user are detected, the
device must be immediately removed from service and the Manufacturer or Spencer Italia S.r.l. must be contacted.
If any failure or incorrect functioning of the device is detected, it must be immediately substituted with a similar item so that the rescue procedures are
guaranteed without any interruption.
Use of the device in anyway other than described in this manual is forbidden.
Do not alter or modify the device in any way; any such modifications could cause malfunctions and injury to the patient and/or rescuer.
The appliance must not in any way be tampered with (modification, adjustment, addition, replacement). In such cases all responsibility will be denied
for any malfunctions or injuries caused by the appliance itself; moreover CE certification and product warranty will be considered void.
Those who modify or have modified, prepare or have prepared medical appliances in such a way that they no longer serve
the purpose for which they were intended, or no longer supply the intended service, must satisfy the valid conditions for
the introduction onto the market.
Handle with care.
Ensure that all the necessary precautions are taken in order to avoid the hazards that can arise as the result of contact with blood or body fluids.
Register and store with these instructions: lot number, place and date of purchase, first date of use, date of checks, name of users, any comments.
While using the device must be guaranteed the assistance of qualified personnel.
Do not store the device underneath any heavy objects which could cause structural damage.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place and do not expose to direct sun.
Store and transport device in its original packaging.
The device not be exposed to or come into contact with any source of combustion or inflammable agents.
Position and adjust the device taking care not to cause any obstruction to rescuers and or any other rescue equipment.
Attention: laboratory testing, post production tests, instruction manuals cannot always consider every possible scenario for use. This means that in
some cases the performance of the product could be notably different from results to the obtained data. Instructions are continually being updated and
are under tight surveillance of fully qualified staff with adequate technical formation.
With reference to the D. Lgs. 24th February 1997, n. 46 emended by D. Lgs. 25/01/2010, n. 37 –Acknowledgement of Directive 93/42/CEE and
2007/47/CE, we remind both public and private operators that they are obliged to report any accident that involves any medical device to the Ministry
of Health and to the Manufacture as specified and within time given by the European regulations.
In addition, both public and private operators are obliged to inform the Manufacturer of any measures that should be adopted to make the steps
necessary to guarantee the safety and the health of the patients and the users of any medical device.
As a Distributor or End User of products marketed by Spencer Italia S.r.l., you are strictly required to have a good knowledge of any legal requirements
valid in the final destination Coutry, applicable to the supplied devices (including laws and norms regarding technical specifications and/or safety
requirements) and therefore you are also strictly required to have the necessary knowledge to guarantee all aspects regarding the total conformity of
the products to the territory regulations.
Promptly notify Spencer Italia S.r.l. regarding any revisions to be made by Manufacturer in order to guarantee the conformity of the product to the
territory’s legal specifications (including those resulting from rules and/or norms of other nature).
Act, with all due care and diligence, and contribute to ensure conformity to general safety requirements of all devices marketed in the territory, by
providing final users with all necessary information for carrying out periodic checks on their devices, as specified in the relevant instruction guide.
Actively conduct periodic safety checks on devices sold, by communicating any relevant risk analysis information both to the Manufacturer and to any
competent authorities so that the necessary action can be promptly taken.
That said, the Distributor or End user, assumes from now the broadest liability relating to failure to fulfill the above obligations with obligation to
indemnify and/or hold harmless Spencer Italy S.r.l. from any prejudicial effect.
2.2 Specific warnings
Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink and come in contact with water.
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug the mains supply cable immediately.
Use this product only for its intended use as described in this guide.
Never operate this product if has a damaged power cord or plug, Return the product to an authorized Spencer Italia S.r.l. Service Center for evaluation
and repair.
Never operate this product if is not working properly, Return the product to an authorized Spencer Italia S.r.l. Service Center for evaluation and repair.
Never operate this product if has been dropped or damaged, Return the product to an authorized Spencer Italia S.r.l. Service Center for evaluation and
repair.
Never operate this product if has been dropped into water, Return the product to an authorized Spencer Italia Srl Service Center for evaluation and
repair.
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
This suction unit is a vacuum suction device designed for the collection of non-flammable fluid materials in medical applications only.
Improper use during medical applications can cause injury or death.
All suctioning should be done in strict accordance with appropriate procedures that have been established by a licensed medical authority.
All attachments or accessories should be checked prior to use to assure proper fit.
Do not use equipment in the presence of a flammable or anaesthetic gas mixture.
If either unit is operated off vertical or on an uneven surface, the collection canister overflow shutoff may activate prematurely, shutting off suction
before canister achieves full capacity.
Do not attempt to connect any type of suction tubing directly into the vacuum inlet port.
Only use with a canister approved by the Manufacturer.
Always have a spare canister within reach in case the canister in use is full or the filter becomes wet.
The suction units are certified to EN 1789 when used with fixing systems Spencer inside ambulances, so it is prohibited to use still not approved by the
manufacturer. Fixing systems not approved can alter the structural and functional characteristics of the device.
The filter group must be entirely replaced. It’s not enough to replace only the internal filtration element.
2.3 Contraindications and side effects
The use of this device, if used as described in this manual, does not present any contraindications or collateral effects.